Meeker County, Minnesota Demographics 2026
Meeker County, Minnesota has a population of 23,468, the 43rd most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $75,446 and the median home value is $249,000. The poverty rate is 9.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Meeker County Quick Facts
How Meeker 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 | 23,422 | 23,468 | +0.2% |
| Median household income | $75,037 | $75,446 | +0.5% |
| Median home value | $228,900 | $249,000 | +8.8% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 Meeker County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litchfield | 6,576 | $54,875 | 15.1% | $187,600 |
| Dassel | 1,358 | $59,946 | 13.3% | $236,800 |
| Grove City | 814 | $53,839 | 6.5% | $142,100 |
| Watkins | 765 | $64,896 | 11.4% | $149,100 |
| Cosmos | 536 | $56,635 | 15.3% | $105,500 |
| Darwin | 358 | $70,000 | 10.4% | $175,000 |
| Kingston | 206 | $100,357 | 2.4% | $221,900 |
| Cedar Mills | 40 | $57,500 | 12.5% | $108,300 |
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Population Overview
Meeker County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 23,468. It is the 43rd most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Meeker County is 42.2 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Meeker County is $75,446. This is 15% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 7% 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 3.2%. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $249,000. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $329,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 72.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Meeker County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.4%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.
Education
20.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% 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 93.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Meeker 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 Meeker County, Minnesota?
Meeker County has a population of 23,468, making it the 43rd most populous county in Minnesota.
What is the median income in Meeker County?
The median household income in Meeker County is $75,446 with a poverty rate of 9.1%.
How many cities are in Meeker County, Minnesota?
Meeker County contains 8 Census-designated places.