Windom is a city located in Cottonwood County Minnesota. Windom has a 2024 population of 4,793. It is also the county seat of Cottonwood County. Windom is currently declining at a rate of -0.08% annually and its population has decreased by -0.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,809 in 2020.
The average household income in Windom is $83,958 with a poverty rate of 12.51%. The median age in Windom is 41.2 years: 39.6 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Windom was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,733 | 78% |
| Other race | 433 | 9.05% |
| Two or more races | 270 | 5.64% |
| Black or African American | 194 | 4.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 95 | 1.98% |
| Native American | 32 | 0.67% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.61% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,976 | 2.3 | 70.1 | 29.9 |
| Married | 939 | 3.04 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Non Family | 755 | 1.23 | 60.5 | 39.5 |
| Female | 164 | 2.98 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
| Male | 118 | 2.31 | 22.9 | 77.1 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
70.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 178 | 5.3% |
| Associates Degree | 383 | 11.4% |
| Bachelors Degree | 573 | 17.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 216 | 6.43% |
| High School Graduate | 1,206 | 35.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 78 | 2.32% |
| Some College | 725 | 21.58% |
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 | 2,816 | 2,717 | 668 |
| Hispanic | 353 | 196 | 87 |
| Other Race | 215 | 116 | 26 |
| 2+ Races | 140 | 82 | 75 |
| Black | 92 | 92 | 0 |
| Islander | 59 | 59 | 20 |
| Asian | 18 | 18 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 53.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $78,382 | $85,703 | $50,156 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,056 | $56,364 | $57,438 |
| High School Graduate | $42,450 | $51,044 | $37,797 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,071 | $52,792 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,615 | $51,894 | $36,842 |
| Some College | $32,813 | $36,932 | $26,792 |
$44,615
Average Earnings
$51,894
Average Male
$36,842
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.13% of Windom residents speak only English, while 10.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,551 | 371 | 10.45% |
| Hispanic | 694 | 142 | 20.46% |
| Multiple | 270 | 116 | 42.96% |
| Native | 32 | 32 | 100% |
| Black | 192 | 28 | 14.58% |
| Other | 431 | 16 | 3.71% |
12.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.88%
Male Poverty Rate
14.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Windom is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Windom is Other, with 3.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.52% |
| Some College | 7.35% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.21% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 31.71% |
| Female Employed | 3.69% |
| Male Employed | 3.23% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,656 | $95,842 |
| Households | $67,813 | $83,958 |
| Married Families | $102,536 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,698 | $58,220 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.3%
Male Marriage Rate
48.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
223
Number of Veterans
194
Male Veterans
29
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 74 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 81 |
| 55 to 64 | 61 |
| 65 to 74 | 53 |
| 35 to 54 | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 223 | 7.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.1%
Labor Force Participation
60.1%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
66.44%
Born in Windom
92.9%
Native Born
7.1%
Foreign Born
6.12%
Non Citizen
0.98%
Naturalized
92.9% of Windom residents were born in the United States, with 66.44% having been born in Minnesota. 6.12% 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 | 4,773 | -4 | -0.08% |
| 2028 | 4,777 | -4 | -0.08% |
| 2027 | 4,781 | -4 | -0.08% |
| 2026 | 4,785 | -4 | -0.08% |
| 2025 | 4,789 | -4 | -0.08% |
| 2024 | 4,793 | -4 | -0.08% |
| 2023 | 4,797 | 48 | 1.01% |
| 2022 | 4,749 | -93 | -1.92% |
| 2021 | 4,842 | 33 | 0.69% |
| 2020 | 4,809 | 411 | 9.35% |
| 2019 | 4,398 | -19 | -0.43% |
| 2018 | 4,417 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2017 | 4,418 | -55 | -1.23% |
| 2016 | 4,473 | -19 | -0.42% |
| 2015 | 4,492 | -33 | -0.73% |
| 2014 | 4,525 | -24 | -0.53% |
| 2013 | 4,549 | -33 | -0.72% |
| 2012 | 4,582 | -58 | -1.25% |
| 2011 | 4,640 | -3 | -0.06% |
| 2010 | 4,643 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,490 | 207 | 4.83% |
| 1990 | 4,283 | -383 | -8.21% |
| 1980 | 4,666 | 714 | 18.07% |
| 1970 | 3,952 | 261 | 7.07% |
| 1960 | 3,691 | 526 | 16.62% |
| 1950 | 3,165 | 358 | 12.75% |
| 1940 | 2,807 | -1,966 | -41.19% |