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Olmsted County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Olmsted County, Minnesota has a population of 163,425, the 7th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $93,494 and the median home value is $304,500. The poverty rate is 7.9%.

Olmsted County Quick Facts

Population 163,425
Median Household Income $93,494
Median Home Value $304,500
Poverty Rate 7.9%
Unemployment Rate 3.6%
Median Age 37.8 years
Homeownership Rate 70.7%
Affordability Ratio 3.3x
Bachelor's Degree+ 48.5%
High School Graduation 95.0%
Cities/Places 8
Population 163,425 7th of 87
Median Income $93,494 7% higher state
Poverty Rate 7.9%
Unemployment 3.6%

Economy & Housing

Employment

3.6% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9% | National: 5.2%
70.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.7%
Renter 29.3%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.3x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

40out of 100
Moderate Diversity

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

State average: 40 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Olmsted County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Rochester city121,638$87,7679.0%$287,500
Stewartville city6,754$65,7143.4%$258,000
Byron city6,510$121,6816.2%$326,400
Pine Island city3,693$91,6123.4%$324,700
Chatfield city2,693$91,9125.8%$216,000
Eyota city2,090$83,6847.3%$266,800
Oronoco city1,665$146,8752.4%$468,700
Hatfield city23$86,2500.0%N/A

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Population Overview

Olmsted County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 163,425. It is the 7th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Olmsted County is 37.8 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Olmsted County is $93,494. This is 7% higher than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.9%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $304,500. Housing costs are about average than the state median of $305,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Olmsted County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 7.2%.

Education

48.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Olmsted County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 25% higher 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 95.0%. Notably, 21.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Olmsted County, Minnesota?

Olmsted County has a population of 163,425, making it the 7th most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Olmsted County?

The median household income in Olmsted County is $93,494 with a poverty rate of 7.9%.

How many cities are in Olmsted County, Minnesota?

Olmsted County contains 8 Census-designated places.