Kandiyohi County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Name: Kandiyohi County, Minnesota Demographics
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Kandiyohi County, Minnesota has a population of 44,079, the 23rd most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $76,592 and the median home value is $243,200. The poverty rate is 9.1%.

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

Kandiyohi County Quick Facts

Population 44,079

Median Household Income $76,592

Median Home Value $243,200

Poverty Rate 9.1%

Unemployment Rate 3.6%

Median Age 40.0 years

Homeownership Rate 72.5%

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 27.9%

High School Graduation 91.3%

Cities/Places 12

Population 44,079 23rd of 87

Median Income $76,592 14% lower than state

Poverty Rate 9.1%

Unemployment 3.6%

How Kandiyohi 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	43,757	44,079	+0.7%
Median household income	$75,097	$76,592	+2.0%
Median home value	$230,500	$243,200	+5.5%

Median Household Income

Kandiyohi

$76,592

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Kandiyohi

$243,200

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.8%

$25K-$50K 18.6%

$50K-$100K 33.6%

$100K+ 36.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.7%

$10K-$15K

2.3%

$15K-$20K

3.0%

$20K-$25K

2.9%

$25K-$30K

3.1%

$30K-$35K

5.1%

$35K-$40K

2.6%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

3.7%

$50K-$60K

7.1%

$60K-$75K

11.2%

$75K-$100K

15.3%

$100K-$125K

11.1%

$125K-$150K

8.6%

$150K-$200K

9.4%

$200K+

7.0%

Employment

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

65.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.5%

Renter 27.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $909/mo 14.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.5%

18-34

19.6%

35-54

22.7%

55-74

24.5%

75+

8.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Kandiyohi County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Willmar	21,378	$62,280	13.1%	$198,400
Spicer	1,222	$77,969	7.7%	$294,700
Atwater	1,203	$71,042	5.5%	$159,900
New London	1,187	$68,421	7.3%	$218,800
Raymond	692	$64,563	15.6%	$158,100
Prinsburg	651	$107,500	9.5%	$197,200
Pennock	549	$72,031	12.2%	$153,900
Kandiyohi	493	$73,214	5.5%	$161,600
Lake Lillian	157	$60,250	5.9%	$114,200
Blomkest	129	$62,083	5.4%	$110,700
Sunburg	106	$48,750	17.3%	$92,500
Regal	33	$88,750	0.0%	$143,800

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Population Overview

Kandiyohi County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 44,079. 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 40.0 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kandiyohi County is $76,592. This is 14% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 5% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.1%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $243,200. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $329,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Kandiyohi County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (14.7% vs 6.4%). The Asian population (1.3%) 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 91.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Kandiyohi 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 Kandiyohi County, Minnesota?

Kandiyohi County has a population of 44,079, 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 $76,592 with a poverty rate of 9.1%.

How many cities are in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota?

Kandiyohi County contains 12 Census-designated places.