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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Olmsted County

Minnesota · 124,277 residents · 653.509 sq mi
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Olmsted County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,316. Population has grown 17% since 1990. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $114,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

124,277
+17%since 1990
from 106,470 in 1990
1990 – 2025
190 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 163 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.0
+10%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
101K118K135K153K170K1990201020202024Olmsted County
2024164K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,316
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,789 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,939
+54%since 1990
from $16,214 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.4%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$114,700
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $72,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$556
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $410 in 1990
US average: $602
75.9%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 72.4% in 1990
24.1% rent
2.2
+11%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(102,130)
Black0.7%(789)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(844)
Asian3%(3,142)
Diversity Score11.7%(12,416)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(110,598)
Black2.6%(3,293)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(2,959)
Asian4.2%(5,270)
Diversity Score22.1%(27,437)
22
+89%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.7%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 29.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.1%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 88.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.5%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.4 min
−34%since 1990
from 15.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 124,277 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Olmsted County, Minnesota earns about $51,316 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 $114,700, and the typical rent is about $556 a month.

How educated are people in Olmsted County, Minnesota?

About 34.7% 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 6.4% of people in Olmsted County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Olmsted County, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Olmsted County, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17,807 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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