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Red Wing Micro

Red Wing, MN · 1 counties · 47,582 residents · 756.713 sq mi
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The short version

Red Wing has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,334. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $212,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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
47,582
+8%since 2000
from 44,127 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
63 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+13%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
40K42K44K46K49K1990201020202024Red Wing
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,334
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,972 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,767
+63%since 2000
from $21,934 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,800
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $477 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
23.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+21%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(42,516)
Black1.4%(661)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(1,797)
Asian0.7%(348)
Other3.5%(1,682)
Diversity Score22.4%(10,638)
Segregation Score26.1%(12,426)
Diversity Score
22
+296%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+60%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.1%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

Red WingCENTRAL16,805
What's inside

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 47,582 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Red Wing, MN earns about $69,334 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 $212,800, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Red Wing, MN?

About 26.2% 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 8.6% 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 6,892 residents, a change of about 17 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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