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Winthrop

Minnesota · 1,332 residents · 1.275 sq mi
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Winthrop has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $116,600. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
1,332
−3%since 2000
from 1,367 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,045 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,072 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+5%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Winthrop
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,625
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,663
+74%since 2000
from $18,188 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,600
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$618
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
27.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+12%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(1,253)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(95)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.9%(230)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(1,175)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(105)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other2.5%(33)
Diversity Score26.3%(351)
Diversity Score
26
+56%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+58%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winthrop, Minnesota?

Winthrop, Minnesota has about 1,332 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winthrop, Minnesota?

The typical household in Winthrop, Minnesota earns about $52,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winthrop, Minnesota expensive?

In Winthrop, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $116,600, and the typical rent is about $618 a month.

How educated are people in Winthrop, Minnesota?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Winthrop, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winthrop, Minnesota?

About 10.0% of people in Winthrop, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winthrop, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Winthrop, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 41 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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