Redwood County, Minnesota Demographics 2026
Redwood County, Minnesota has a population of 15,383, the 54th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $67,024 and the median home value is $150,400. The poverty rate is 12.0%.
Redwood County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 40 | National average: 60
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Redwood County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Falls city | 5,075 | $61,947 | 15.2% | $162,000 |
| Lamberton city | 864 | $59,330 | 8.1% | $87,000 |
| Morgan city | 862 | $58,750 | 9.9% | $105,900 |
| Walnut Grove city | 719 | $59,583 | 25.9% | $81,000 |
| Wabasso city | 598 | $63,900 | 8.0% | $105,100 |
| Belview city | 399 | $62,000 | 26.2% | $79,500 |
| Sanborn city | 328 | $43,438 | 18.3% | $58,800 |
| Vesta city | 311 | $67,500 | 5.1% | $104,300 |
| Milroy city | 213 | $61,875 | 13.6% | $103,100 |
| Lucan city | 201 | $48,125 | 11.9% | $110,900 |
| Clements city | 148 | $53,438 | 23.1% | $60,000 |
| Seaforth city | 103 | $71,250 | 1.9% | $108,300 |
| Wanda city | 79 | $80,893 | 1.3% | $202,300 |
| Revere city | 65 | $36,875 | 18.8% | N/A |
| Delhi city | 45 | $55,000 | 2.2% | $45,000 |
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Population Overview
Redwood County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 15,383. It is the 54th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Redwood County is 41.1 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Redwood County is $67,024. This is 23% lower than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 15% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.0%. This is 31% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 1.9%. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $150,400. Housing costs are 51% lower than the state median of $305,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Redwood County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 72.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
Redwood County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.0%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 6.7%.
Education
20.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% 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 92.6%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Redwood County, Minnesota?
Redwood County has a population of 15,383, making it the 54th most populous county in Minnesota.
What is the median income in Redwood County?
The median household income in Redwood County is $67,024 with a poverty rate of 12.0%.
How many cities are in Redwood County, Minnesota?
Redwood County contains 15 Census-designated places.