Pennock, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 549, Pennock's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Pennock is a small community located in Minnesota, within Kandiyohi County. The total population is 549. It ranks as the 479th most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pennock is 27.1 years. This is 30% lower than the state median of 38.8 years. With 33.3% of the population under 18, Pennock has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pennock is $72,031. This is 19% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%. This is 31% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 1.9%. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $153,900. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Pennock is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pennock is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 24.2%. The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (24.2% vs 6.4%).

Education

10.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 75% 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 89.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pennock, Minnesota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Minnesota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.