Watonwan County, Minnesota

Total Population: 11,169

County Seat: St. James

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Median Home Value

$151,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$70,593

Across all households

Median Age

40.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

18.2%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)69.4%
Hispanic or Latino29.1%
Two or More Races0.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

25.6%

65 Years and Over

20.2%

Male

50.5%

Female

49.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

90.9%

No Health Insurance

12.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

88.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$70,593

Mean Household Income

$89,633

Per Capita Income

$35,659

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

82.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

9.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$151,600

Median Rent

$807/mo

Total Housing Units

4,904

Owner-Occupied

78.2%

Renter-Occupied

21.8%

Vacancy Rate

12.0%

Married Couple Households

53.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

23.5%

Average Household Size

2.55

Broadband Internet Access

82.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

1.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 27165.