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Walnut Grove

Minnesota · 751 residents · 1.09 sq mi
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With 751 people, Walnut Grove is a city in Minnesota. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 33% national rate. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $63,000. The foreign-born share is 27%. The median age is 34.6, younger than the US median of 38.8. Renters pay $508 a month at the median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
751
+25%since 2000
from 599 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
34.6
−25%since 2000
from 46.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Land area
1.09 sq mi
Population, 1990 – 2024
5556757969171K19902000201020202024Walnut Grove
2024808
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 58.1%(61)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 911.1%(83)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 149.5%(71)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.1%(38)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.5%(34)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412%(90)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.6%(87)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 548%(60)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.8%(96)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.1%(68)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.7%(35)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.7%(28)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,485
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,013 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,615
+45%since 2000
from $15,637 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.6%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,000
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$508
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−15.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
30.4% rent
Persons per household
2.49 people
+25%since 2009
from 1.99 people in 2009
US average: 2.61
Afford Score
1.2
−19%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.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(585)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(441)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(11)
Asian38.9%(292)
Other5%(38)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Asian origin
Hmong39.1%(281)
Thai2.4%(17)
Burmese1.3%(9)
Ancestry
German23.6%(170)
Norwegian8.2%(59)
Swedish4.2%(30)
Irish3.9%(28)
Belgian2.6%(19)
English1.9%(14)
Danish1.8%(13)
American1.3%(9)
Dutch1.3%(9)
Polish1.3%(9)
French1.1%(8)
Czech1%(7)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
British0.3%(2)
Scottish0.3%(2)
RANKED:Largest Hmong population · Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Swedish population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+56%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
76.9%
US average: 73.3%
Management & professional
23.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Female
41.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Foreign born
26.8%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2013
from 7.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
90.7%
US average: 91.9%
Same house as last year
96.2%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
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
17.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2013
from 7.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Employer-based
26.0%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
21.7%
US average: 13.7%
Medicare
22.5%
US average: 17.6%
Medicaid
31.0%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
2.4%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
45.5%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
51.9%
US average: 35.2%

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, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)12.9%(4)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era61.3%(19)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War9.7%(3)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II6.5%(2)
US avg: 2.9%

Share of the 31 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 751 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Walnut Grove, Minnesota earns about $54,485 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 $63,000, and the typical rent is about $508 a month.

How educated are people in Walnut Grove, Minnesota?

About 14.6% 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 16.4% 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 117 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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