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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Willmar

Minnesota · 18,351 residents · 14.23 sq mi
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Willmar has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,455. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $82,100. Households here earn about 29% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

18,351
+5%since 1990
from 17,531 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,290 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 1,232 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.2
+7%since 1990
from 31.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
17K18K19K21K22K1990201020202024Willmar
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,455
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,279 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,515
+61%since 1990
from $11,481 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.1%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 18.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$82,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$433
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $306 in 1990
US average: $602
63.0%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 61.3% in 1990
37.0% rent
2.5
−5%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(16,793)
Black0.4%(63)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(1,082)
Asian0.3%(48)
Diversity Score22.7%(3,977)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(14,990)
Black0.7%(131)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(2,911)
Asian0.5%(92)
Diversity Score36.3%(6,654)
36
+60%since 1990
from 23 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.7%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 16.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.2%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 75.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.3%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.0 min
−16%since 1990
from 13.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willmar, Minnesota?

Willmar, Minnesota has about 18,351 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Willmar, Minnesota?

The typical household in Willmar, Minnesota earns about $33,455 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Willmar, Minnesota expensive?

In Willmar, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $82,100, and the typical rent is about $433 a month.

How educated are people in Willmar, Minnesota?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Willmar, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Willmar, Minnesota?

About 13.1% of people in Willmar, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Willmar, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Willmar, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 820 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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