Meeker County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Meeker County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 23,422. 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 42.3 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Meeker County is $75,037. 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 8.3%. This is 10% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $228,900. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $305,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Meeker County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.3%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 6.7%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

20.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% 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 93.7%.