Goodhue County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Name: Goodhue County, Minnesota Demographics
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Goodhue County, Minnesota has a population of 47,943, the 20th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $84,171 and the median home value is $285,100. The poverty rate is 9.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Goodhue County Quick Facts

Population 47,943

Median Household Income $84,171

Median Home Value $285,100

Poverty Rate 9.3%

Unemployment Rate 3.6%

Median Age 42.5 years

Homeownership Rate 78.8%

Affordability Ratio 3.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 27.9%

High School Graduation 93.4%

Cities/Places 9

Population 47,943 20th of 87

Median Income $84,171 5% lower than state

Poverty Rate 9.3%

Unemployment 3.6%

How Goodhue County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	47,844	47,943	+0.2%
Median household income	$82,749	$84,171	+1.7%
Median home value	$269,400	$285,100	+5.8%

Median Household Income

Goodhue

$84,171

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Goodhue

$285,100

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.3%

$25K-$50K 15.8%

$50K-$100K 29.1%

$100K+ 40.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.3%

$10K-$15K

3.9%

$15K-$20K

2.7%

$20K-$25K

3.3%

$25K-$30K

3.7%

$30K-$35K

3.8%

$35K-$40K

2.7%

$40K-$45K

2.3%

$45K-$50K

3.3%

$50K-$60K

5.8%

$60K-$75K

9.6%

$75K-$100K

13.7%

$100K-$125K

13.0%

$125K-$150K

9.2%

$150K-$200K

9.3%

$200K+

9.3%

Employment

3.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

64.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.8%

Renter 21.2%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $966/mo 13.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.9%

18-34

18.2%

35-54

24.3%

55-74

27.1%

75+

8.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Goodhue County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Red Wing	16,758	$67,192	13.8%	$237,300
Lake City	5,034	$72,244	5.9%	$238,700
Cannon Falls	4,227	$84,097	9.2%	$263,300
Zumbrota	3,914	$78,156	7.2%	$249,300
Kenyon	1,824	$82,500	13.6%	$216,800
Wanamingo	1,389	$71,731	13.4%	$269,200
Goodhue	1,074	$89,398	17.0%	$243,500
Bellechester	227	$64,167	8.4%	$196,300
Frontenac	188	$88,542	3.2%	$266,700

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Population Overview

Goodhue County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 47,943. It is the 20th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Goodhue County is 42.5 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Goodhue County is $84,171. This is 5% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 4% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.3%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $285,100. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $329,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Goodhue County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.1%. The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

27.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Goodhue County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Minnesota and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Goodhue County, Minnesota?

Goodhue County has a population of 47,943, making it the 20th most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Goodhue County?

The median household income in Goodhue County is $84,171 with a poverty rate of 9.3%.

How many cities are in Goodhue County, Minnesota?

Goodhue County contains 9 Census-designated places.