Wilkin County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Wilkin County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 6,413. It is the 77th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wilkin County is 42.0 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wilkin County is $69,635. This is 20% lower than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.7%. This is 59% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 21% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $172,300. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $305,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Wilkin 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

Wilkin County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.7%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 6.7%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

21.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% 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 93.4%.