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Watonwan County

Minnesota · 11,211 residents · 434.947 sq mi
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Watonwan County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,228. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $89,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
11,211
−6%since 2000
from 11,876 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
26 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+7%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,228
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,441 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,334
+36%since 2000
from $16,413 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,300
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$546
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.9%
−32.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+15%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77%(8,632)
Black0.7%(74)
Hispanic / Latino20.9%(2,338)
Asian0.8%(86)
Other1.5%(166)
Diversity Score46.6%(5,226)
Diversity Score
47
+34%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+25%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.5%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
12.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watonwan County, Minnesota?

Watonwan County, Minnesota has about 11,211 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Watonwan County, Minnesota earns about $44,228 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 $89,300, and the typical rent is about $546 a month.

How educated are people in Watonwan County, Minnesota?

About 15.0% 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 11.8% of people in Watonwan County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Watonwan County, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Watonwan County, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 471 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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