Pickwick, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 171, Pickwick'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

Pickwick is a small community located in Minnesota, within Winona County. The total population is 171. It ranks as the 717th most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pickwick is 58.1 years. This is 50% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 17.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pickwick is $87,647. This is 2% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 9% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.3%. This is 75% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $266,700. Housing costs are 19% lower than the state median of $329,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 38% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pickwick is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (15.2% vs 6.4%).

Education

20.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pickwick, 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.