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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Watonwan County

Minnesota · 11,682 residents · 434.947 sq mi
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Watonwan County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,496. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $35,500. Households here earn about 27% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

11,682
−2%vs 2000
vs 11,876 in 2000
1990 – 2025
27 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.9
−7%vs 2000
vs 38.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$22,496
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,441 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,658
−35%vs 2000
vs $16,413 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.1%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$35,500
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $62,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$252
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $338 in 2000
US average: $450
74.8%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.1% in 2000
25.2% rent
1.6
−10%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(9,848)
Black0.3%(36)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(1,804)
Asian0.8%(100)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.8%(4,135)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(11,109)
Black0.2%(28)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(554)
Asian0.4%(49)
Other4.2%(496)
Diversity Score21.5%(2,512)
22
−38%vs 2000
vs 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.1%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.2%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.1%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.0 min
+73%vs 2000
vs 13.3 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 Watonwan County, Minnesota?

Watonwan County, Minnesota has about 11,682 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Watonwan County, Minnesota earns about $22,496 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Watonwan County, Minnesota expensive?

In Watonwan County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $35,500, and the typical rent is about $252 a month.

How educated are people in Watonwan County, Minnesota?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Watonwan County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Watonwan County, Minnesota?

About 12.1% of people in Watonwan 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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