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Renville County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Renville County, Minnesota has a population of 14,587, the 57th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $69,086 and the median home value is $151,900. The poverty rate is 10.8%.

Renville County Quick Facts

Population 14,587
Median Household Income $69,086
Median Home Value $151,900
Poverty Rate 10.8%
Unemployment Rate 2.5%
Median Age 42.1 years
Homeownership Rate 79.4%
Affordability Ratio 2.2x
Bachelor's Degree+ 18.4%
High School Graduation 91.5%
Cities/Places 10
Population 14,587 57th of 87
Median Income $69,086 21% lower state
Poverty Rate 10.8%
Unemployment 2.5%

Economy & Housing

Employment

2.5% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9% | National: 5.2%
62.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.4%
Renter 20.6%
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 Renville County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Olivia city2,243$62,68313.2%$156,600
Renville city1,397$73,75011.2%$109,700
Fairfax city1,134$53,75014.8%$99,800
Hector city1,111$59,7627.8%$124,100
Bird Island city964$71,19010.6%$114,600
Buffalo Lake city664$56,71917.4%$106,000
Sacred Heart city522$63,12520.3%$57,600
Franklin city513$54,90415.1%$84,800
Danube city489$62,0142.3%$137,500
Morton city432$63,5717.4%$76,600

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Population Overview

Renville County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 14,587. It is the 57th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Renville County is 42.1 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Renville County is $69,086. This is 21% lower than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 12% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.8%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $151,900. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $305,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Renville County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Renville County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.7%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 6.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (9.7% vs 6.2%). The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% 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 91.5%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Renville County, Minnesota?

Renville County has a population of 14,587, making it the 57th most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Renville County?

The median household income in Renville County is $69,086 with a poverty rate of 10.8%.

How many cities are in Renville County, Minnesota?

Renville County contains 10 Census-designated places.