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Red Wing Micro

Red Wing, MN · 1 counties · 46,183 residents · 756.713 sq mi
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Red Wing has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,366. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $192,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
46,183
+5%since 2000
from 44,127 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
61 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
+10%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
40K42K44K46K49K1990201020202024Red Wing
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,366
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,972 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,472
+25%since 2000
from $21,934 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,900
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$667
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $477 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.5%
−26.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+35%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(42,405)
Black0.6%(273)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(473)
Asian0.6%(250)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(2,492)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(43,027)
Black0.9%(429)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,342)
Asian0.6%(271)
Other1.9%(886)
Diversity Score15.3%(7,044)
Diversity Score
15
+170%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+45%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.0%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

Red WingCENTRAL16,805
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1 component county

Goodhue CountyCENTRAL48,195
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Red Wing, MN?

Red Wing, MN has about 46,183 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Red Wing, MN?

The typical household in Red Wing, MN earns about $56,366 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Red Wing, MN expensive?

In Red Wing, MN, the median home is worth about $192,900, and the typical rent is about $667 a month.

How educated are people in Red Wing, MN?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Red Wing, MN hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Red Wing, MN?

About 8.2% of people in Red Wing, MN live below the federal poverty line.

Has Red Wing, MN grown since 1990?

Yes, Red Wing, MN has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,493 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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