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Renville County

Minnesota · 15,730 residents · 982.905 sq mi
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Renville County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,623. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $97,100. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,730
−8%since 2000
from 17,154 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
16 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 17 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.2
+11%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K16K17K18K1990201020202024Renville County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,623
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,652 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,956
+35%since 2000
from $17,770 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,100
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$520
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.6%
−39.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
20.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+24%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(16,085)
Black0.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(876)
Asian0.2%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.8%(2,191)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(14,351)
Black0.3%(40)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(1,046)
Asian0.3%(54)
Other1.1%(179)
Diversity Score19.6%(3,080)
Diversity Score
20
+53%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+35%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.0%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Renville County, Minnesota?

Renville County, Minnesota has about 15,730 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Renville County, Minnesota earns about $47,623 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Renville County, Minnesota expensive?

In Renville County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $97,100, and the typical rent is about $520 a month.

How educated are people in Renville County, Minnesota?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Renville County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Renville County, Minnesota?

About 10.8% of people in Renville County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Renville County, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Renville County, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,943 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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