Redwood County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Name: Redwood County, Minnesota Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Redwood County, Minnesota has a population of 15,350, the 54th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $67,866 and the median home value is $158,200. The poverty rate is 13.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Redwood County Quick Facts

Population 15,350

Median Household Income $67,866

Median Home Value $158,200

Poverty Rate 13.3%

Unemployment Rate 2.6%

Median Age 40.5 years

Homeownership Rate 78.4%

Affordability Ratio 2.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.2%

High School Graduation 93.5%

Cities/Places 15

Population 15,350 54th of 87

Median Income $67,866 24% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.3%

Unemployment 2.6%

How Redwood County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	15,383	15,350	-0.2%
Median household income	$67,024	$67,866	+1.3%
Median home value	$150,400	$158,200	+5.2%

Median Household Income

Redwood

$67,866

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Redwood

$158,200

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.4%

$25K-$50K 21.0%

$50K-$100K 30.4%

$100K+ 31.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.1%

$10K-$15K

4.3%

$15K-$20K

4.8%

$20K-$25K

3.2%

$25K-$30K

6.4%

$30K-$35K

3.1%

$35K-$40K

3.4%

$40K-$45K

3.8%

$45K-$50K

4.4%

$50K-$60K

6.0%

$60K-$75K

11.6%

$75K-$100K

12.9%

$100K-$125K

10.7%

$125K-$150K

8.5%

$150K-$200K

7.2%

$200K+

4.8%

Employment

2.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

60.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.4%

Renter 21.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $757/mo 13.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.6%

18-34

17.9%

35-54

22.2%

55-74

25.4%

75+

9.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Redwood County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Redwood Falls	5,068	$61,750	17.2%	$162,100
Morgan	925	$55,833	11.8%	$117,400
Lamberton	917	$58,631	8.6%	$96,000
Walnut Grove	808	$58,125	31.1%	$90,000
Wabasso	603	$63,750	8.4%	$109,600
Belview	362	$74,583	20.1%	$93,600
Vesta	311	$66,875	5.8%	$105,600
Sanborn	299	$48,750	15.4%	$68,200
Lucan	220	$40,000	18.2%	$137,500
Milroy	203	$59,583	15.8%	$112,500
Clements	109	$54,375	25.2%	$63,100
Wanda	104	$82,083	14.4%	$164,600
Seaforth	100	$80,000	2.0%	N/A
Revere	64	$61,250	34.9%	$80,000
Delhi	33	$43,750	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Redwood County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 15,350. 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 40.5 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Redwood County is $67,866. This is 24% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.3%. This is 43% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $158,200. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Redwood County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Redwood County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.2%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 7.0%.

Education

22.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% 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 93.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Redwood County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Minnesota and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Redwood County, Minnesota?

Redwood County has a population of 15,350, 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 $67,866 with a poverty rate of 13.3%.

How many cities are in Redwood County, Minnesota?

Redwood County contains 15 Census-designated places.