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Windom

Minnesota · 4,798 residents · 4.095 sq mi
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Windom has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,827. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $114,000. Households here earn about 35% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
4,798
+7%since 2000
from 4,490 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,172 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,096 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
−4%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Windom
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,827
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,744 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,931
+69%since 2000
from $17,155 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.6%
US avg: 10%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,000
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$679
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $310 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+15%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(4,333)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(71)
Asian0.7%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(278)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(3,613)
Black2.4%(115)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(714)
Asian1.7%(81)
Other2.1%(100)
Diversity Score45.5%(2,183)
Diversity Score
45
+636%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+57%since 2000
from 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.7%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−92.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Windom, Minnesota?

Windom, Minnesota has about 4,798 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Windom, Minnesota?

The typical household in Windom, Minnesota earns about $47,827 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Windom, Minnesota expensive?

In Windom, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $114,000, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in Windom, Minnesota?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Windom, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Windom, Minnesota?

About 10.9% of people in Windom, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Windom, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Windom, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 515 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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