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McLeod County

Minnesota · 36,771 residents · 491.51 sq mi
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McLeod County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,885. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% 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 $171,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
36,771
+5%since 2000
from 34,898 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
75 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 71 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+17%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K33K34K36K37K1990201020202024McLeod County
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,885
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,953 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,628
+67%since 2000
from $20,137 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,200
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$724
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $465 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
23.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+18%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(33,108)
Black0.2%(67)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(1,268)
Asian0.5%(189)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.6%(3,695)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(32,559)
Black0.6%(226)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(2,555)
Asian0.6%(230)
Other1.8%(673)
Diversity Score23.4%(8,621)
Segregation Score20.6%(7,560)
Diversity Score
23
+121%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
21
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+45%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.6%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−87.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McLeod County, Minnesota?

McLeod County, Minnesota has about 36,771 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in McLeod County, Minnesota earns about $62,885 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 $171,200, and the typical rent is about $724 a month.

How educated are people in McLeod County, Minnesota?

About 17.3% 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 7.1% 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 4,741 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 9507Census Tract 9504.01Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9506Census Tract 9503.01Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9503.02Census Tract 9505Census Tract 9504.02
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 55350ZIP 55336ZIP 55354ZIP 55395ZIP 55381ZIP 55312ZIP 55385ZIP 55370
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