Watonwan County, Minnesota's estimated 2024 population is 11,048 with a growth rate of -0.26% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Watonwan County, Minnesota is the 65th largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 11,195 and has seen a growth of -1.31% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,903 | -29 | -0.27% |
| 2028 | 10,932 | -29 | -0.26% |
| 2027 | 10,961 | -29 | -0.26% |
| 2026 | 10,990 | -29 | -0.26% |
| 2025 | 11,019 | -29 | -0.26% |
| 2024 | 11,048 | -29 | -0.26% |
| 2023 | 11,077 | -29 | -0.26% |
| 2022 | 11,106 | -58 | -0.52% |
| 2021 | 11,164 | -81 | -0.72% |
| 2020 | 11,245 | 399 | 3.68% |
| 2019 | 10,846 | -118 | -1.08% |
| 2018 | 10,964 | 53 | 0.49% |
| 2017 | 10,911 | -91 | -0.83% |
| 2016 | 11,002 | -11 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 11,013 | 35 | 0.32% |
| 2014 | 10,978 | -68 | -0.62% |
| 2013 | 11,046 | -68 | -0.61% |
| 2012 | 11,114 | -54 | -0.48% |
| 2011 | 11,168 | -27 | -0.24% |
| 2010 | 11,195 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 11,682 | -679 | -5.49% |
| 1980 | 12,361 | -937 | -7.05% |
| 1970 | 13,298 | -1,162 | -8.04% |
| 1960 | 14,460 | 579 | 4.17% |
| 1950 | 13,881 | -21 | -0.15% |
| 1940 | 13,902 | 1,100 | 8.59% |
| 1930 | 12,802 | 345 | 2.77% |
| 1920 | 12,457 | 1,075 | 9.44% |
| 1910 | 11,382 | -114 | -0.99% |
| 1900 | 11,496 | 3,750 | 48.41% |
| 1890 | 7,746 | 2,642 | 51.76% |
| 1880 | 5,104 | 2,678 | 110.39% |
| 1870 | 2,426 | -8,477 | -77.75% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,068 | 80.93% |
| Two or more races | 994 | 8.87% |
| Other race | 931 | 8.31% |
| Asian | 157 | 1.4% |
| Black or African American | 45 | 0.4% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,301 | 2.57 | 80 | 20 |
| Married | 2,240 | 3.16 | 92.8 | 7.2 |
| Non Family | 1,495 | 1.19 | 66 | 34 |
| Female | 403 | 3.51 | 64 | 36 |
| Male | 163 | 4.64 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
80.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 377 | 4.98% |
| Associates Degree | 792 | 10.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,024 | 13.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 352 | 4.65% |
| High School Graduate | 2,624 | 34.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 544 | 7.19% |
| Some College | 1,852 | 24.48% |
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 | 5,838 | 5,527 | 1,286 |
| Hispanic | 1,488 | 933 | 18 |
| Other Race | 490 | 248 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 454 | 337 | 26 |
| Asian | 128 | 77 | 34 |
| Black | 26 | 26 | 22 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 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 black people with a rate of 84.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,079 | $61,250 | $38,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,038 | $55,909 | $78,889 |
| High School Graduate | $36,337 | $49,566 | $23,529 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,688 | $40,196 | $30,915 |
| Overall | $41,498 | $52,013 | $33,057 |
| Some College | $42,358 | $62,630 | $34,333 |
$41,498
Average Earnings
$52,013
Average Male
$33,057
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.12% of Watonwan County, Minnesota residents speak only English, while 22.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,671 | 744 | 9.7% |
| Hispanic | 3,044 | 634 | 20.83% |
| Other | 931 | 269 | 28.89% |
| Multiple | 994 | 257 | 25.86% |
| Asian | 157 | 39 | 24.84% |
13.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.01%
Male Poverty Rate
16.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Watonwan County, Minnesota is Other, with 28.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Watonwan County, Minnesota is White, with 9.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.72% |
| High School | 9.5% |
| Some College | 7.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 24.14% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.25% |
| Female Employed | 6.93% |
| Male Employed | 2.25% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,933 | $98,377 |
| Households | $65,197 | $84,276 |
| Married Families | $95,426 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,477 | $52,843 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.2%
Male Marriage Rate
53.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
598
Number of Veterans
545
Male Veterans
53
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 265 |
| Second Gulf War | 122 |
| First Gulf War | 83 |
| Korea | 40 |
| World War II | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 205 |
| 65 to 74 | 164 |
| 35 to 54 | 84 |
| 55 to 64 | 81 |
| 18 to 34 | 64 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 570 | 8.06% |
| Black | 19 | 42.22% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 0.48% |
| Other Race | 5 | 0.88% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 0.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.8%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
71.45%
Born in Watonwan County, Minnesota
87.02%
Native Born
12.98%
Foreign Born
8.78%
Non Citizen
4.19%
Naturalized
87.02% of Watonwan County, Minnesota residents were born in the United States, with 71.45% having been born in Minnesota. 8.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.