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Kandiyohi County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Kandiyohi County, Minnesota has a population of 43,757, the 23rd most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $75,097 and the median home value is $230,500. The poverty rate is 10.0%.

Kandiyohi County Quick Facts

Population 43,757
Median Household Income $75,097
Median Home Value $230,500
Poverty Rate 10.0%
Unemployment Rate 3.6%
Median Age 39.8 years
Homeownership Rate 72.2%
Affordability Ratio 3.1x
Bachelor's Degree+ 27.1%
High School Graduation 90.8%
Cities/Places 12
Population 43,757 23rd of 87
Median Income $75,097 14% lower state
Poverty Rate 10.0%
Unemployment 3.6%

Economy & Housing

Employment

3.6% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9% | National: 5.2%
67.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.2%
Renter 27.8%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

39out of 100
Low Diversity

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

State average: 40 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Kandiyohi County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Willmar city21,136$63,36815.2%$186,000
Spicer city1,222$76,4068.9%$278,500
Atwater city1,217$66,0714.9%$144,300
New London city1,156$66,8308.1%$209,300
Raymond city771$62,30818.1%$146,000
Prinsburg city615$105,3237.2%$186,800
Pennock city510$68,84611.8%$140,500
Kandiyohi city459$73,57110.7%$158,300
Lake Lillian city148$66,0717.8%$101,000
Blomkest city146$58,8753.4%$104,200
Sunburg city108$40,00018.3%$72,500
Regal city34$83,7500.0%$118,800

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Population Overview

Kandiyohi County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 43,757. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kandiyohi County is 39.8 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kandiyohi County is $75,097. This is 14% lower than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 4% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.0%. This is 9% higher 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 $230,500. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $305,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Kandiyohi County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (14.0% vs 6.2%). The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

27.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% 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 90.8%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Kandiyohi County, Minnesota?

Kandiyohi County has a population of 43,757, making it the 23rd most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Kandiyohi County?

The median household income in Kandiyohi County is $75,097 with a poverty rate of 10.0%.

How many cities are in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota?

Kandiyohi County contains 12 Census-designated places.