Renville County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Name: Renville County, Minnesota Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Renville County, Minnesota has a population of 14,558, the 57th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $70,625 and the median home value is $163,200. The poverty rate is 11.0%.

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

Renville County Quick Facts

Population 14,558

Median Household Income $70,625

Median Home Value $163,200

Poverty Rate 11.0%

Unemployment Rate 2.5%

Median Age 42.3 years

Homeownership Rate 80.2%

Affordability Ratio 2.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.1%

High School Graduation 91.6%

Cities/Places 10

Population 14,558 57th of 87

Median Income $70,625 21% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.0%

Unemployment 2.5%

How Renville 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	14,587	14,558	-0.2%
Median household income	$69,086	$70,625	+2.2%
Median home value	$151,900	$163,200	+7.4%

Median Household Income

Renville

$70,625

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Renville

$163,200

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.9%

$25K-$50K 20.1%

$50K-$100K 32.8%

$100K+ 33.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.9%

$10K-$15K

3.9%

$15K-$20K

3.0%

$20K-$25K

3.3%

$25K-$30K

4.7%

$30K-$35K

3.8%

$35K-$40K

2.9%

$40K-$45K

5.0%

$45K-$50K

3.7%

$50K-$60K

7.7%

$60K-$75K

11.3%

$75K-$100K

13.8%

$100K-$125K

10.8%

$125K-$150K

7.8%

$150K-$200K

8.8%

$200K+

5.9%

Employment

2.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

63.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.2%

Renter 19.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $790/mo 13.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.3%

18-34

17.6%

35-54

22.3%

55-74

26.9%

75+

9.8%

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 Renville County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Olivia	2,205	$63,098	13.4%	$159,200
Renville	1,503	$69,306	13.1%	$126,400
Hector	1,130	$63,362	8.8%	$132,000
Fairfax	1,088	$60,172	19.6%	$116,300
Bird Island	930	$75,833	7.7%	$142,100
Buffalo Lake	635	$66,167	20.1%	$113,400
Franklin	526	$51,500	16.1%	$89,800
Sacred Heart	481	$70,667	11.8%	$85,700
Danube	472	$61,944	2.3%	$141,300
Morton	384	$53,036	11.0%	$78,100

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Population Overview

Renville County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 14,558. 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 42.3 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Renville County is $70,625. This is 21% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.0%. This is 19% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $163,200. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Renville County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Renville County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.2%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (10.2% vs 6.4%). The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

18.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 54% 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 91.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Renville 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 Renville County, Minnesota?

Renville County has a population of 14,558, 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 $70,625 with a poverty rate of 11.0%.

How many cities are in Renville County, Minnesota?

Renville County contains 10 Census-designated places.