Mower County, Minnesota Demographics 2026
Mower County, Minnesota has a population of 40,343, the 26th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $73,074 and the median home value is $185,200. The poverty rate is 10.4%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Mower County Quick Facts
How Mower 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 | 40,069 | 40,343 | +0.7% |
| Median household income | $71,495 | $73,074 | +2.2% |
| Median home value | $172,000 | $185,200 | +7.7% |
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
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 Mower County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | 26,358 | $68,057 | 12.5% | $163,900 |
| Grand Meadow | 1,011 | $72,125 | 4.3% | $188,000 |
| Brownsdale | 850 | $77,614 | 6.4% | $148,600 |
| Le Roy | 803 | $54,485 | 12.9% | $122,800 |
| Adams | 745 | $93,594 | 6.1% | $170,700 |
| Lyle | 504 | $58,269 | 11.7% | $111,800 |
| Rose Creek | 429 | $81,875 | 7.2% | $150,000 |
| Racine | 416 | $97,788 | 2.2% | $260,000 |
| Dexter | 350 | $93,750 | 14.9% | $185,900 |
| Waltham | 182 | $69,167 | 10.4% | $95,000 |
| Lansing | 152 | $44,063 | 21.5% | N/A |
| Mapleview | 110 | $33,750 | 19.1% | $76,700 |
| Elkton | 94 | $53,523 | 7.4% | $191,100 |
| Taopi | 51 | $73,750 | 4.0% | $230,000 |
| Sargeant | 30 | $71,250 | 10.0% | $157,500 |
Explore Minnesota Rankings
Population Overview
Mower County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 40,343. It is the 26th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Mower County is 39.2 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Mower County is $73,074. This is 18% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.4%. This is 12% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $185,200. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Mower County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 72.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Mower County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.6%. The Black or African American population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (13.6% vs 6.4%).
Education
23.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% 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 88.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Mower 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 Mower County, Minnesota?
Mower County has a population of 40,343, making it the 26th most populous county in Minnesota.
What is the median income in Mower County?
The median household income in Mower County is $73,074 with a poverty rate of 10.4%.
How many cities are in Mower County, Minnesota?
Mower County contains 15 Census-designated places.