Goodhue County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Goodhue County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 47,844. It is the 20th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Goodhue County is 42.3 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Goodhue County is $82,749. This is 5% lower than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 5% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.3%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $269,400. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $305,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Goodhue County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.9%. The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 6.7%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

27.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.7%.