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Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota has a population of 9,509, the 71st most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $71,573 and the median home value is $148,200. The poverty rate is 8.5%.

Yellow Medicine County Quick Facts

Population 9,509
Median Household Income $71,573
Median Home Value $148,200
Poverty Rate 8.5%
Unemployment Rate 3.4%
Median Age 42.0 years
Homeownership Rate 84.3%
Affordability Ratio 2.1x
Bachelor's Degree+ 19.0%
High School Graduation 92.5%
Cities/Places 9
Population 9,509 71st of 87
Median Income $71,573 18% lower state
Poverty Rate 8.5%
Unemployment 3.4%

Economy & Housing

Employment

3.4% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9% | National: 5.2%
65.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 84.3%
Renter 15.7%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

21out of 100
Very 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 Yellow Medicine County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Granite Falls city2,612$59,4029.3%$139,700
Canby city1,563$58,83912.0%$131,800
Clarkfield city868$57,23211.4%$86,400
Wood Lake city398$68,9587.5%$85,000
Hanley Falls city288$57,91713.5%$76,700
Echo city205$65,62520.5%$88,300
Porter city190$54,12511.6%$99,300
St. Leo city129$57,50014.7%N/A
Hazel Run city74$76,2500.0%$115,600

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Population Overview

Yellow Medicine County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 9,509. It is the 71st most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Yellow Medicine 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 Yellow Medicine County is $71,573. This is 18% lower than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.5%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $148,200. Housing costs are 51% lower than the state median of $305,500. 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. 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Yellow Medicine County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.2%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 6.7%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% 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 92.5%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota?

Yellow Medicine County has a population of 9,509, 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 $71,573 with a poverty rate of 8.5%.

How many cities are in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota?

Yellow Medicine County contains 9 Census-designated places.