Watonwan County, Minnesota Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Watonwan County, Minnesota, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Watonwan County, Minnesota. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Watonwan County, Minnesota. The estimated population of Watonwan County, Minnesota is 11,223 people, with a median age of 40.8.

We can look at the total population in Watonwan County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,223
+2.93%
+2.62%
2020
10,903
 -0.63% -
2019
10,972
 -0.01% -
2018
10,973
+0.34%
-
2017
10,936
 - -

Population of Watonwan County, Minnesota by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
70.3%
74%
 -5.00%
Black/African American
0.3%
0.5%
 -40.00%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
26.7%
23.3%
 +14.59%
Asian
1.4%
1%
 +40.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.2%
1%
 +20.00%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Watonwan County, Minnesota by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.8 +0.25% 39.9 -0.25% 41.3 0%
2020 40.7 +2.01% 40 +3.09% 41.3 +1.23%
2019 39.9 -2.44% 38.8 -2.27% 40.8 -1.92%
2018 40.9 +2.51% 39.7 +3.39% 41.6 -0.24%
2017 39.9 - 38.4 - 41.7 -

The median age of Watonwan County, Minnesota gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 852 -12.93% 645 +33.75% 729 866
10 to 19 649 +38.22% 759 -25.65% 932 564
20 to 29 698 -18.1% 540 +11.94% 578 598
30 to 39 625 -3.18% 708 -8.92% 604 642
40 to 49 514 +19.29% 507 +7.82% 620 542
50 to 59 869 -14.41% 731 -4.14% 743 694
60 to 69 616 +17.63% 603 +24.57% 730 758
70+ 688 +7.15% 932 -4.97% 738 885

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Watonwan County, Minnesota is $59,494.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Watonwan County.

  • Under 25
    $37,778.00
  • 25 to 44
    $76,591.00
  • 45 to 64
    $70,756.00
  • 65 and over
    $45,425.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Watonwan County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Watonwan County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Watonwan County, Minnesota is currently $76,776.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.89% of households in Watonwan County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Watonwan County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.88%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.86%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.66%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.96%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.53%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.22%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.89%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Watonwan County is $30,919.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Watonwan County by the total population of Watonwan County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Watonwan County, Minnesota, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Watonwan County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    4.99%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.37%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.77%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    57.23%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.63%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Watonwan County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Watonwan County over the age of 16 is 8,747.

Of those people, a total of 63.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Watonwan County is 59.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 615 47.80% 21.40%
20 to 24 years 551 80.90% 16.80%
25 to 29 years 625 72.20% 5.10%
30 to 34 years 643 88.80% 3.20%
35 to 44 years 1,184 85.60% 0.90%
45 to 54 years 1,265 88.60% 3.60%
55 to 59 years 753 76.20% 2.30%
60 to 64 years 868 58.90% 14.10%
65 to 74 years 1,141 40.20% 1.10%
75 years and over 1,102 7.20% 6.30%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Watonwan County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 7,449 61.40% 3.90%
Black or African American 43 90.70% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 145 72.40% 14.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 561 66.70% 0.30%
Two or more races 549 78.50% 29.90%
Hispanic or Latino 1,950 66.50% 12.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,570 61.70% 3.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Watonwan County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Watonwan County is 5,196, with median earnings of $37,737.00.

Women in Watonwan County, Minnesota earning approximately 66.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,196 $37,737.00
Male 2,690 $46,509.00
Female 2,506 $30,683.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 526 $57,500.00
Business and Financial 142 $56,341.00
Computer and Mathematical 43 $35,673.00
Architecture and Engineering 35 $56,016.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 31 $41,250.00
Community and Social Service 96 $52,045.00
Legal 10 $55,000.00
Educational and Library 382 $32,823.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 52 $13,043.00
Healthcare Practitioners 342 $67,045.00
Healthcare Support 185 $20,347.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 26 $0.00
Law Enforcement 75 $100,963.00
Food Preparation and Serving 205 $7,284.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 155 $22,228.00
Personal Care and Service 58 $21,250.00
Sales 425 $16,544.00
Office and Administrative Support 505 $32,376.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 248 $32,262.00
Construction and Extraction 442 $54,773.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 197 $55,417.00
Production 555 $38,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 224 $68,529.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 397 $70,313.00 129 $51,250.00
Business and Financial 80 $56,591.00 62 $56,053.00
Computer and Mathematical 34 $24,844.00 9 $68,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 28 $56,250.00 7 $55,313.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 27 $40,956.00 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 26 $51,250.00 70 $55,192.00
Legal 0 $0.00 10 $55,000.00
Educational and Library 76 $58,333.00 306 $29,583.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 13 $0.00 39 $2,499.00
Healthcare Practitioners 64 $102,750.00 278 $64,500.00
Healthcare Support 10 $0.00 175 $21,042.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 5 $0.00 21 $0.00
Law Enforcement 68 $101,107.00 7 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 73 $4,899.00 132 $7,414.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 88 $27,000.00 67 $21,688.00
Personal Care and Service 5 $0.00 53 $21,193.00
Sales 223 $18,606.00 202 $15,918.00
Office and Administrative Support 39 $43,558.00 466 $31,923.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 189 $33,074.00 59 $30,625.00
Construction and Extraction 431 $59,688.00 11 $41,875.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 197 $55,417.00 0 $0.00
Production 280 $43,864.00 275 $34,485.00
Transportation and Material Moving 200 $64,792.00 24 $68,676.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,272 households in Watonwan County, with an average household size of 2.6 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,813 families in Watonwan County with an average family size of 3.23 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,291 157 365 1,459
Average Household Size 3.13 5.22 3.67 1.21
Total Families 2,291 157 365 0
Average Household Size 3.1 4.52 3.46 0

Poverty

Of the 2,813 families in Watonwan County, 9.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Watonwan County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,902 housing units in Watonwan County, Minnesota.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,272 87.15%
Vacant 630 12.85%

17.44% of the total 4,902 housing units in Watonwan County are rental units. This is approximately 855 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,353 are occupied by the owner - or 68.40% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Watonwan County is $650.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Watonwan County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    64
  • Less than $500
    260
  • $500 to $999
    507
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    37
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    26
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    2
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    23
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Watonwan County is $106,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Watonwan County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    638
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    957
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    549
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    433
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    467
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    240
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    56
  • $1,000,000 or more
    13

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Watonwan County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Watonwan County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,729
  • 1940 to 1949
    365
  • 1950 to 1959
    518
  • 1960 to 1969
    498
  • 1970 to 1979
    654
  • 1980 to 1989
    368
  • 1990 to 1999
    386
  • 2000 to 2009
    312
  • 2010 to 2013
    72
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Watonwan County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    269
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,140
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,535
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,328

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Watonwan County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Watonwan County that commute to work in a particular way.

21.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Watonwan County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    562
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,105
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    645
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    438
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    549
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    279
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    502
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    115
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    141
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    281
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    118
  • 90 or more minutes
    166

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Watonwan County, Minnesota in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Watonwan County, Minnesota

We have data for 13 places in Watonwan County, Minnesota. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.