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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Olmsted County

Minnesota · 106,470 residents · 653.509 sq mi
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Olmsted County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $35,789. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $72,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

106,470
−14%vs 2000
vs 124,277 in 2000
1990 – 2025
163 / sq mi
−14%vs 2000
vs 190 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.7
−9%vs 2000
vs 35.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
101K118K135K153K170K1990201020202024Olmsted County
2024164K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,789
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $51,316 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,214
−35%vs 2000
vs $24,939 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.9%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$72,100
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $114,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$410
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $556 in 2000
US average: $450
72.4%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.9% in 2000
27.6% rent
2.0
−10%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(110,598)
Black2.6%(3,293)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(2,959)
Asian4.2%(5,270)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.1%(27,437)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(102,130)
Black0.7%(789)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(844)
Asian3%(3,142)
Other0.4%(409)
Diversity Score11.7%(12,416)
12
−47%vs 2000
vs 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.5%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 34.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
88.0%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
10.9%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
+51%vs 2000
vs 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olmsted County, Minnesota?

Olmsted County, Minnesota has about 106,470 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Olmsted County, Minnesota earns about $35,789 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Olmsted County, Minnesota expensive?

In Olmsted County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $72,100, and the typical rent is about $410 a month.

How educated are people in Olmsted County, Minnesota?

About 29.5% of adults age 25 and over in Olmsted County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Olmsted County, Minnesota?

About 6.9% of people in Olmsted County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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