Todd County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Name: Todd County, Minnesota Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Todd County, Minnesota has a population of 25,575, the 41st most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $67,662 and the median home value is $207,700. The poverty rate is 11.5%.

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

Todd County Quick Facts

Population 25,575

Median Household Income $67,662

Median Home Value $207,700

Poverty Rate 11.5%

Unemployment Rate 4.1%

Median Age 42.8 years

Homeownership Rate 83.0%

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.1%

High School Graduation 89.8%

Cities/Places 10

Population 25,575 41st of 87

Median Income $67,662 24% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.5%

Unemployment 4.1%

How Todd 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	25,402	25,575	+0.7%
Median household income	$63,039	$67,662	+7.3%
Median home value	$188,400	$207,700	+10.2%

Median Household Income

Todd

$67,662

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Todd

$207,700

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.2%

$25K-$50K 20.9%

$50K-$100K 36.6%

$100K+ 27.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.9%

$10K-$15K

3.0%

$15K-$20K

5.4%

$20K-$25K

4.0%

$25K-$30K

3.5%

$30K-$35K

3.0%

$35K-$40K

4.4%

$40K-$45K

5.2%

$45K-$50K

4.8%

$50K-$60K

9.2%

$60K-$75K

9.6%

$75K-$100K

17.8%

$100K-$125K

10.3%

$125K-$150K

5.5%

$150K-$200K

6.0%

$200K+

5.4%

Employment

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

60.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 83.0%

Renter 17.0%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $908/mo 16.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.6%

18-34

17.1%

35-54

20.7%

55-74

28.0%

75+

9.6%

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 Todd County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Long Prairie	3,693	$58,786	12.7%	$152,000
Staples	2,269	$52,071	15.9%	$130,000
Browerville	902	$48,214	15.5%	$130,900
Clarissa	622	$47,188	14.0%	$102,600
Eagle Bend	597	$49,559	15.8%	$99,100
Bertha	474	$57,708	13.0%	$94,400
Grey Eagle	295	$51,250	15.9%	$184,800
Hewitt	283	$63,750	8.2%	$97,300
Burtrum	94	$54,583	3.3%	$113,800
West Union	69	$58,750	18.8%	$120,800

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Population Overview

Todd County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 25,575. It is the 41st most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Todd County is 42.8 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Todd County is $67,662. 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 11.5%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. The median home value is $207,700. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $329,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Todd County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.8%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (9.8% vs 6.4%). The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

16.1% 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 59% 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 89.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Todd 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 Todd County, Minnesota?

Todd County has a population of 25,575, making it the 41st most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Todd County?

The median household income in Todd County is $67,662 with a poverty rate of 11.5%.

How many cities are in Todd County, Minnesota?

Todd County contains 10 Census-designated places.