Pennington County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pennington County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 13,877. It is the 60th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pennington County is 40.2 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pennington County is $72,561. This is 17% lower than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.9%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $188,900. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $305,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Pennington County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% lower than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pennington County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.8%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 6.7%. The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

19.3% 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 94.6%.