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Walnut Grove

Minnesota · 732 residents (2025 est.) · 1.09 sq mi
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Walnut Grove is home to 808 people in Minnesota. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 31.1% of people here live below the federal poverty line. Home values have roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $90,000. That trails the Minnesota median by roughly 35%. Growth has run 35% since 2000, or 209 more people.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
808
+35%since 2000
from 599 in 2000
732 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
Population density
741 / sq mi
+36%since 2009
from 545 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
−23%since 2000
from 46.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.09 sq mi
Population, 1990 – 2024
5556757969171K19902000201020202024Walnut Grove
2024808
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.3%(43)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 911.1%(90)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.1%(41)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.8%(47)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.1%(57)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3414.9%(120)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.8%(79)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 546.8%(55)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.1%(98)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.5%(125)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.2%(26)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.3%(27)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,125
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,013 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,043
+60%since 2000
from $15,637 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.1%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
+4%since 2010
from 0.368 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,000
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$621
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.0%
−17.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
33.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.30 people
+16%since 2009
from 1.99 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
11.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.2%
+41.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
+8%since 2009
from 1.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
51
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(585)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.3%(390)
Black1.9%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1%(8)
Asian39.2%(317)
Other9.7%(78)
Diversity Score
75
+45%since 2009
from 52 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1%(8)
Asian origin
Hmong39.2%(317)
Ancestry
German23.4%(189)
Norwegian7.7%(62)
English5.9%(48)
Swedish4.5%(36)
Irish4.2%(34)
American3.8%(31)
Belgian2.5%(20)
Danish1.9%(15)
Dutch1.1%(9)
Welsh1%(8)
French0.7%(6)
Polish0.6%(5)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish0.4%(3)
Serbian0.4%(3)
British0.2%(2)
Czech0.2%(2)
Italian0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest Hmong population · Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest English population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+54%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
64.2%
−12.7 ptssince 2020
from 76.9% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
Self-employed
21.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.9%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Female
48.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Foreign born
20.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2012
from 20.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2013
from 7.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.8%
+26.5 ptssince 2017
from 59.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
91.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 90.7% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
Same house as last year
88.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 96.2% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
English only at home
71.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2016
from 56.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married41.6%(126)
Married44.2%(134)
Widowed3.3%(10)
Divorced10.9%(33)
Women 15+
Never married27.8%(92)
Married33.5%(111)
Widowed25.4%(84)
Divorced13.3%(44)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Uninsured
13.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2013
from 7.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
27.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
15.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
Medicare
28.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
38.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 31.0% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
40.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
63.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)40.6%(13)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era31.3%(10)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War9.4%(3)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 32 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walnut Grove, Minnesota?

Walnut Grove, Minnesota has about 808 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walnut Grove, Minnesota?

The typical household in Walnut Grove, Minnesota earns about $58,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walnut Grove, Minnesota expensive?

In Walnut Grove, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $90,000, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in Walnut Grove, Minnesota?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Walnut Grove, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walnut Grove, Minnesota?

About 31.1% of people in Walnut Grove, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walnut Grove, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Walnut Grove, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 174 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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