Red Wing is a city located in Goodhue County Minnesota. Red Wing has a 2024 population of 16,818. It is also the county seat of Goodhue County. Red Wing is currently growing at a rate of 0.37% annually and its population has increased by 1.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,569 in 2020.
The average household income in Red Wing is $83,652 with a poverty rate of 12.57%. The median age in Red Wing is 42.4 years: 41.3 years for males, and 43.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Red Wing was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,679 | 88.28% |
| Two or more races | 565 | 3.4% |
| Black or African American | 512 | 3.08% |
| Other race | 433 | 2.6% |
| Native American | 310 | 1.86% |
| Asian | 128 | 0.77% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,344 | 2.19 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Non Family | 3,196 | 1.12 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
| Married | 3,160 | 2.91 | 92.8 | 7.2 |
| Female | 761 | 3.39 | 69.9 | 30.1 |
| Male | 227 | 3.18 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
71.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 611 | 5.18% |
| Associates Degree | 1,265 | 10.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,107 | 17.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,125 | 9.53% |
| High School Graduate | 4,030 | 34.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 251 | 2.13% |
| Some College | 2,411 | 20.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,786 | 10,252 | 3,056 |
| Hispanic | 414 | 193 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 276 | 174 | 23 |
| Black | 225 | 169 | 83 |
| Other Race | 216 | 93 | 0 |
| Native American | 172 | 139 | 7 |
| Asian | 42 | 42 | 36 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 85.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,984 | $54,309 | $47,368 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,750 | $68,707 | $68,807 |
| High School Graduate | $33,550 | $45,987 | $25,450 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,091 | $37,641 | $35,750 |
| Overall | $43,564 | $47,477 | $36,824 |
| Some College | $44,897 | $55,775 | $40,000 |
$43,564
Average Earnings
$47,477
Average Male
$36,824
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.14% of Red Wing residents speak only English, while 4.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,176 | 1,546 | 10.91% |
| Black | 474 | 341 | 71.94% |
| Native | 299 | 69 | 23.08% |
| Hispanic | 881 | 50 | 5.68% |
| Multiple | 561 | 35 | 6.24% |
| Other | 426 | 2 | 0.47% |
12.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.31%
Male Poverty Rate
13.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Red Wing is Black, with 71.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Red Wing is Other, with 0.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.59% |
| Some College | 6.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 75.23% |
| Male Unemployed | 24.52% |
| Male Employed | 4.59% |
| Female Employed | 4.15% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,042 | $105,586 |
| Households | $65,107 | $83,652 |
| Married Families | $92,461 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,678 | $50,156 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.9%
Male Marriage Rate
48.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,144
Number of Veterans
1,114
Male Veterans
30
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 414 |
| First Gulf War | 149 |
| Second Gulf War | 143 |
| Korea | 116 |
| World War II | 48 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 323 |
| 65 to 74 | 306 |
| 75+ | 289 |
| 35 to 54 | 174 |
| 18 to 34 | 52 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,121 | 9.34% |
| Other Race | 16 | 4.97% |
| Native American | 7 | 2.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60%
Labor Force Participation
56.9%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.76%
Born in Red Wing
97.4%
Native Born
2.6%
Foreign Born
2.17%
Non Citizen
0.43%
Naturalized
97.4% of Red Wing residents were born in the United States, with 72.76% having been born in Minnesota. 2.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 17,129 | 62 | 0.36% |
| 2028 | 17,067 | 62 | 0.36% |
| 2027 | 17,005 | 63 | 0.37% |
| 2026 | 16,942 | 62 | 0.37% |
| 2025 | 16,880 | 62 | 0.37% |
| 2024 | 16,818 | 62 | 0.37% |
| 2023 | 16,756 | 73 | 0.44% |
| 2022 | 16,683 | -95 | -0.57% |
| 2021 | 16,778 | 209 | 1.26% |
| 2020 | 16,569 | 234 | 1.43% |
| 2019 | 16,335 | -42 | -0.26% |
| 2018 | 16,377 | -42 | -0.26% |
| 2017 | 16,419 | 72 | 0.44% |
| 2016 | 16,347 | 28 | 0.17% |
| 2015 | 16,319 | 10 | 0.06% |
| 2014 | 16,309 | -70 | -0.43% |
| 2013 | 16,379 | -45 | -0.27% |
| 2012 | 16,424 | 6 | 0.04% |
| 2011 | 16,418 | -51 | -0.31% |
| 2010 | 16,469 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 16,116 | 982 | 6.49% |
| 1990 | 15,134 | 1,398 | 10.18% |
| 1980 | 13,736 | 3,295 | 31.56% |
| 1970 | 10,441 | -87 | -0.83% |
| 1960 | 10,528 | -117 | -1.1% |
| 1950 | 10,645 | 683 | 6.86% |
| 1940 | 9,962 | 333 | 3.46% |
| 1930 | 9,629 | 992 | 11.49% |
| 1920 | 8,637 | -411 | -4.54% |
| 1910 | 9,048 | 1,523 | 20.24% |
| 1900 | 7,525 | 1,231 | 19.56% |
| 1890 | 6,294 | 418 | 7.11% |
| 1880 | 5,876 | 1,616 | 37.93% |
| 1870 | 4,260 | -12,869 | -75.13% |