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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Meeker County

Minnesota · 22,644 residents · 607.968 sq mi
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Meeker County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,908. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $93,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

22,644
+9%since 1990
from 20,846 in 1990
1990 – 2025
37 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 34 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.3
+10%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$40,908
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,516 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,628
+72%since 1990
from $10,843 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.1%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$93,700
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$441
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $301 in 1990
US average: $602
81.7%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 79.6% in 1990
18.3% rent
2.3
+14%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(20,621)
Black0.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(168)
Asian0.4%(79)
Diversity Score4.6%(962)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(21,907)
Black0.2%(39)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(487)
Asian0.4%(84)
Diversity Score6.6%(1,499)
7
+43%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.9%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.5%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 73.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.3 min
−35%since 1990
from 26.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meeker County, Minnesota?

Meeker County, Minnesota has about 22,644 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Meeker County, Minnesota earns about $40,908 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Meeker County, Minnesota expensive?

In Meeker County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $93,700, and the typical rent is about $441 a month.

How educated are people in Meeker County, Minnesota?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Meeker County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Meeker County, Minnesota?

About 7.1% of people in Meeker County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Meeker County, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Meeker County, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,798 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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