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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

McLeod County

Minnesota · 34,898 residents · 491.51 sq mi
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McLeod County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,953. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $105,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

34,898
+9%since 1990
from 32,030 in 1990
1990 – 2025
71 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 65 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.6
+8%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
32K33K34K36K37K1990201020202024McLeod County
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,953
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,549 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,137
+59%since 1990
from $12,689 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.8%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$105,700
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$465
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $330 in 1990
US average: $602
78.2%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 77.0% in 1990
21.8% rent
2.3
+9%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(31,634)
Black0.2%(66)
Hispanic / Latino1%(310)
Asian0.4%(118)
Diversity Score5.4%(1,723)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(33,108)
Black0.2%(67)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(1,268)
Asian0.5%(189)
Diversity Score10.6%(3,695)
11
+97%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.4%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.7%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 75.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
−29%since 1990
from 22.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in McLeod County, Minnesota?

McLeod County, Minnesota has about 34,898 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in McLeod County, Minnesota?

The typical household in McLeod County, Minnesota earns about $45,953 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McLeod County, Minnesota expensive?

In McLeod County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $105,700, and the typical rent is about $465 a month.

How educated are people in McLeod County, Minnesota?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in McLeod County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McLeod County, Minnesota?

About 4.8% of people in McLeod County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has McLeod County, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, McLeod County, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,868 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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