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Watonwan County

Minnesota · 11,253 residents · 434.947 sq mi
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Watonwan County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,304. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $98,600. Households here earn about 27% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,253
−5%since 2000
from 11,876 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
26 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+2%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,304
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,441 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,633
+74%since 2000
from $16,413 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,600
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$634
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
25.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+5%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(7,689)
Black0.4%(42)
Hispanic / Latino28.7%(3,227)
Asian0.8%(86)
Other0.8%(89)
Diversity Score54.9%(6,173)
Segregation Score23.4%(2,631)
Diversity Score
55
+58%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
23
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+65%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
13.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.6%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watonwan County, Minnesota?

Watonwan County, Minnesota has about 11,253 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Watonwan County, Minnesota earns about $53,304 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 $98,600, and the typical rent is about $634 a month.

How educated are people in Watonwan County, Minnesota?

About 17.6% 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 12.7% 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 429 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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