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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Watonwan County

Minnesota · 11,876 residents · 434.947 sq mi
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Watonwan County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,441. 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 risen by half since 1990, reaching $62,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,876
+2%since 1990
from 11,682 in 1990
1990 – 2025
27 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 27 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.6
+8%since 1990
from 35.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K11K11K12K12K1990201020202024Watonwan County
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Section 02

Income & economy

$35,441
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,496 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,413
+54%since 1990
from $10,658 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.8%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$62,200
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$338
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $252 in 1990
US average: $602
77.1%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.8% in 1990
22.9% rent
1.8
+11%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(11,109)
Black0.2%(28)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(554)
Asian0.4%(49)
Diversity Score21.5%(2,512)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(9,848)
Black0.3%(36)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(1,804)
Asian0.8%(100)
Diversity Score34.8%(4,135)
35
+62%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.7%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.9%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.3 min
−42%since 1990
from 23.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Watonwan County, Minnesota?

Watonwan County, Minnesota has about 11,876 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Watonwan County, Minnesota earns about $35,441 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 $62,200, and the typical rent is about $338 a month.

How educated are people in Watonwan County, Minnesota?

About 13.7% 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 9.8% of people in Watonwan County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Watonwan County, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Watonwan County, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 194 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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