McLeod County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

McLeod County, Minnesota has a population of 36,771, the 29th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $78,468 and the median home value is $233,400. The poverty rate is 7.7%.

McLeod County Quick Facts

Population 36,771

Median Household Income $78,468

Median Home Value $233,400

Poverty Rate 7.7%

Unemployment Rate 3.3%

Median Age 41.5 years

Homeownership Rate 77.8%

Affordability Ratio 3.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.6%

High School Graduation 93.5%

Cities/Places 9

Population 36,771 29th of 87

Median Income $78,468 10% lower state

Poverty Rate 7.7%

Unemployment 3.3%

Median Household Income

McLeod

$78,468

$87,556

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

McLeod

$233,400

$305,500

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.4%

$25K-$50K 16.5%

$50K-$100K 33.8%

$100K+ 37.3%

Employment

3.3% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9% | National: 5.2%

67.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.8%

Renter 22.2%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.0x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.3%

18-34

19.2%

35-54

24.7%

55-74

24.8%

75+

9.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 40 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in McLeod County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Hutchinson city	14,629	$71,730	10.7%	$210,300
Glencoe city	5,702	$63,967	8.0%	$213,100
Winsted city	2,023	$70,208	11.3%	$210,200
Lester Prairie city	1,848	$87,188	5.3%	$217,000
Silver Lake city	922	$75,000	4.7%	$184,800
Stewart city	570	$62,692	9.5%	$115,900
Brownton city	530	$77,159	6.8%	$148,500
Plato city	193	$99,375	0.0%	$228,900
Biscay city	180	$139,375	0.6%	$187,100

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Population Overview

McLeod County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 36,771. It is the 29th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in McLeod County is 41.5 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in McLeod County is $78,468. This is 10% lower than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is about average. The poverty rate stands at 7.7%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $233,400. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $305,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

McLeod County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.2%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 6.7%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

19.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% 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 93.5%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of McLeod County, Minnesota?

McLeod County has a population of 36,771, making it the 29th most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in McLeod County?

The median household income in McLeod County is $78,468 with a poverty rate of 7.7%.

How many cities are in McLeod County, Minnesota?

McLeod County contains 9 Census-designated places.