Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Name: Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota Demographics
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Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota has a population of 9,451, the 71st most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $74,000 and the median home value is $154,700. The poverty rate is 8.6%.

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

Yellow Medicine County Quick Facts

Population 9,451

Median Household Income $74,000

Median Home Value $154,700

Poverty Rate 8.6%

Unemployment Rate 3.5%

Median Age 42.1 years

Homeownership Rate 84.0%

Affordability Ratio 2.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.7%

High School Graduation 92.8%

Cities/Places 8

Population 9,451 71st of 87

Median Income $74,000 17% lower than state

Poverty Rate 8.6%

Unemployment 3.5%

How Yellow Medicine 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	9,509	9,451	-0.6%
Median household income	$71,573	$74,000	+3.4%
Median home value	$148,200	$154,700	+4.4%

Median Household Income

Yellow Medicine

$74,000

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Yellow Medicine

$154,700

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.9%

$25K-$50K 17.3%

$50K-$100K 35.5%

$100K+ 34.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.1%

$10K-$15K

3.1%

$15K-$20K

2.3%

$20K-$25K

4.3%

$25K-$30K

3.9%

$30K-$35K

3.6%

$35K-$40K

3.8%

$40K-$45K

2.9%

$45K-$50K

3.1%

$50K-$60K

10.4%

$60K-$75K

9.9%

$75K-$100K

15.3%

$100K-$125K

10.5%

$125K-$150K

9.4%

$150K-$200K

6.7%

$200K+

7.7%

Employment

3.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

64.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 84.0%

Renter 16.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $678/mo 11.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.8%

18-34

18.6%

35-54

22.8%

55-74

26.9%

75+

8.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very 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 Yellow Medicine County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Canby	1,556	$58,365	14.9%	$128,300
Clarkfield	913	$63,359	10.7%	$95,600
Wood Lake	368	$65,000	8.7%	$91,700
Hanley Falls	248	$61,563	11.3%	$75,300
Echo	197	$70,833	14.2%	$103,600
Porter	191	$56,667	10.5%	$108,300
St. Leo	153	$62,083	18.3%	N/A
Hazel Run	58	$90,469	0.0%	$112,500

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Population Overview

Yellow Medicine County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 9,451. It is the 71st most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Yellow Medicine County is 42.1 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Yellow Medicine County is $74,000. This is 17% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.6%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $154,700. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Yellow Medicine County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Yellow Medicine County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.5%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

19.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% 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 92.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Yellow Medicine 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 Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota?

Yellow Medicine County has a population of 9,451, making it the 71st most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Yellow Medicine County?

The median household income in Yellow Medicine County is $74,000 with a poverty rate of 8.6%.

How many cities are in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota?

Yellow Medicine County contains 8 Census-designated places.