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Winsted

Minnesota · 2,355 residents · 1.892 sq mi
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Winsted has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,191. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $161,700. Poverty is rare here, at 6.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,355
+12%since 2000
from 2,094 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,245 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,107 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.3
+4%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Winsted
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,191
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,588 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,407
+13%since 2000
from $19,896 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,700
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$553
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
26.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+39%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(2,052)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(13)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(55)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(2,277)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(43)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other2.5%(60)
Diversity Score11.7%(275)
Diversity Score
12
+344%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+35%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.2%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.3%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winsted, Minnesota?

Winsted, Minnesota has about 2,355 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winsted, Minnesota?

The typical household in Winsted, Minnesota earns about $48,191 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winsted, Minnesota expensive?

In Winsted, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $161,700, and the typical rent is about $553 a month.

How educated are people in Winsted, Minnesota?

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

What is the poverty rate in Winsted, Minnesota?

About 6.5% of people in Winsted, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winsted, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Winsted, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 774 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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