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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

Population 15,383
Median Household Income $67,024
Median Home Value $150,400
Poverty Rate 12.0%
Unemployment Rate 1.9%
Median Age 41.1 years
Homeownership Rate 79.7%
Affordability Ratio 2.2x
Bachelor's Degree+ 20.8%
High School Graduation 92.6%
Cities/Places 15
Population 15,383 54th of 87
Median Income $67,024 23% lower state
Poverty Rate 12.0%
Unemployment 1.9%

Economy & Housing

Employment

1.9% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9% | National: 5.2%
61.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.7%
Renter 20.3%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.2x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

26out of 100
Low Diversity

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

State average: 40 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Redwood County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Redwood Falls city5,075$61,94715.2%$162,000
Lamberton city864$59,3308.1%$87,000
Morgan city862$58,7509.9%$105,900
Walnut Grove city719$59,58325.9%$81,000
Wabasso city598$63,9008.0%$105,100
Belview city399$62,00026.2%$79,500
Sanborn city328$43,43818.3%$58,800
Vesta city311$67,5005.1%$104,300
Milroy city213$61,87513.6%$103,100
Lucan city201$48,12511.9%$110,900
Clements city148$53,43823.1%$60,000
Seaforth city103$71,2501.9%$108,300
Wanda city79$80,8931.3%$202,300
Revere city65$36,87518.8%N/A
Delhi city45$55,0002.2%$45,000

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.