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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Red Wing

Minnesota · 16,116 residents · 34.831 sq mi
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Red Wing has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,674. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $108,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

16,116
+7%since 1990
from 15,103 in 1990
1990 – 2025
463 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 434 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.7
+12%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
15K15K16K16K17K1990201020202024Red Wing
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,674
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,111 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,678
+65%since 1990
from $13,161 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.8%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$108,200
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $65,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$509
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $337 in 1990
US average: $602
71.7%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 69.1% in 1990
28.3% rent
2.5
+3%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(14,720)
Black0.3%(51)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(117)
Asian0.4%(53)
Diversity Score8%(1,212)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(15,121)
Black1.3%(206)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(205)
Asian0.7%(119)
Diversity Score8.3%(1,333)
8
+3%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.7%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.8%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 78.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.3%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.6 min
−5%since 1990
from 14.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Red Wing, Minnesota?

Red Wing, Minnesota has about 16,116 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Red Wing, Minnesota?

The typical household in Red Wing, Minnesota earns about $43,674 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Red Wing, Minnesota expensive?

In Red Wing, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $108,200, and the typical rent is about $509 a month.

How educated are people in Red Wing, Minnesota?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Red Wing, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Red Wing, Minnesota?

About 6.8% of people in Red Wing, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Red Wing, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Red Wing, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,013 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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