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Todd County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Todd County, Minnesota has a population of 25,402, the 42nd most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $63,039 and the median home value is $188,400. The poverty rate is 11.8%.

Todd County Quick Facts

Population 25,402
Median Household Income $63,039
Median Home Value $188,400
Poverty Rate 11.8%
Unemployment Rate 4.5%
Median Age 42.8 years
Homeownership Rate 83.1%
Affordability Ratio 3.0x
Bachelor's Degree+ 15.2%
High School Graduation 88.9%
Cities/Places 11
Population 25,402 42nd of 87
Median Income $63,039 28% lower state
Poverty Rate 11.8%
Unemployment 4.5%

Economy & Housing

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9% | National: 5.2%
60.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 83.1%
Renter 16.9%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.0x 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 Todd County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Long Prairie city3,683$57,13912.4%$130,100
Osakis city1,667$53,68413.3%$169,200
Browerville city922$46,10017.1%$129,600
Clarissa city700$45,50014.9%$104,000
Eagle Bend city620$48,92418.1%$96,700
Bertha city489$54,82111.3%$77,900
Hewitt city268$61,7508.0%$75,700
Grey Eagle city259$46,75014.7%$178,000
Swanville city241$58,75010.8%$151,300
Burtrum city94$38,5423.2%$88,900
West Union city85$56,87525.9%$100,000

Population Overview

Todd County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 25,402. It is the 42nd most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Todd County is 42.8 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Todd County is $63,039. This is 28% lower than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is 28% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $188,400. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $305,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 83.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Todd County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.2%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 6.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

15.2% 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 61% 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 88.9%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Todd County, Minnesota?

Todd County has a population of 25,402, making it the 42nd most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Todd County?

The median household income in Todd County is $63,039 with a poverty rate of 11.8%.

How many cities are in Todd County, Minnesota?

Todd County contains 11 Census-designated places.