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Paynesville

Minnesota · 2,388 residents · 2.29 sq mi
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Paynesville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,536. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $129,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,388
+5%since 2000
from 2,267 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,043 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 990 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+1%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Paynesville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,536
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,887
+62%since 2000
from $17,246 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,800
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$682
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
33.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+11%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(2,218)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(29)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(92)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(2,176)
Black0.7%(17)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(85)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other2.8%(67)
Diversity Score17.7%(424)
Diversity Score
18
+339%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+22%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paynesville, Minnesota?

Paynesville, Minnesota has about 2,388 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paynesville, Minnesota?

The typical household in Paynesville, Minnesota earns about $55,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paynesville, Minnesota expensive?

In Paynesville, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $129,800, and the typical rent is about $682 a month.

How educated are people in Paynesville, Minnesota?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Paynesville, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paynesville, Minnesota?

About 9.2% of people in Paynesville, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paynesville, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Paynesville, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 113 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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