Kandiyohi County, MN

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2023 Population

43,757

0.163% 1-year growth

US Senator

N/AAmy Klobuchar

Democratic(DFL) Party

US Senator

N/ATina Smith

Democratic(DFL) Party

2023 Median Age

39.8

0.5% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

10%

8.27% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$75,097

2.47% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$230,500

7.41% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

22,181

0.18% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Kandiyohi County, MN had a population of 43.8k people with a median age of 39.8 and a median household income of $75,097. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Kandiyohi County, MN grew from 43,686 to 43,757, a 0.163% increase and its median household income grew from $73,285 to $75,097, a 2.47% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kandiyohi County, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.4%), Other (Hispanic) (5.88%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.59%), White (Hispanic) (4.71%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.22%).

None of the households in Kandiyohi County, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94% of the residents in Kandiyohi County, MN are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Kandiyohi County, MN was $230,500, and the homeownership rate was 72.1%.

Most people in Kandiyohi County, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Kandiyohi County, MN was 2 cars per household.

Kandiyohi County, MN borders Chippewa County, MN, Meeker County, MN, Pope County, MN, Renville County, MN, Stearns County, MN, and Swift County, MN.

Population & Diversity

Kandiyohi County, MN is home to a population of 43.8k people, from which 94% are citizens. As of 2023, 9.32% of Kandiyohi County, MN residents were born outside of the country (4.08k people).

In 2023, there were 13 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (33.4k people) in Kandiyohi County, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.58k Other (Hispanic) and 2.45k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94%

2023 Citizenship

94.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 94% of Kandiyohi County, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Kandiyohi County, MN was 94.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Kandiyohi County, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kandiyohi County, MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
33.4k ± 138
Other (Hispanic)
2.58k ± 571
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.45k ± 249

14%

Hispanic Population

6.11k people

14% of the people in Kandiyohi County, MN are hispanic (6.11k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Kandiyohi County, MN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Kandiyohi County, MN.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
53,321 ± 5,642 people
Somalia
38,263 ± 4,786 people
India
30,262 ± 4,259 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kandiyohi County, MN was Mexico, the natal country of 53,321 Kandiyohi County, MN residents, followed by Somalia with 38,263 and India with 30,262.

Foreign-Born Population

9.32%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.08k people

8.96%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.91k people

As of 2023, 9.32% of Kandiyohi County, MN residents (4.08k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kandiyohi County, MN was 8.96%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Kandiyohi County, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
895 ± 136
Gulf War (2001-)
239 ± 92
Gulf War (1990s)
230 ± 86

Kandiyohi County, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.74 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kandiyohi County, MN employs 22.2k people. The largest industries in Kandiyohi County, MN are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,903 people), Manufacturing (3,055 people), and Retail Trade (2,695 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($70,938), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($68,523), and Public Administration ($65,906).

Males in Minnesota have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $68,089. The income inequality in Minnesota (measured using the Gini index) is N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

22.2k

2023 Value

± 892

−0.18%

1 Year decline

± 5.63%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Kandiyohi County, MN declined at a rate of −0.18%, from 22.2k employees to 22.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kandiyohi County, MN, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,218 people), Management Occupations (2,080 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,912 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kandiyohi County, MN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Minnesota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

22.2k

2023 Value

± 892

−0.18%

1 Year decline

± 5.63%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Kandiyohi County, MN declined at a rate of −0.18%, from 22.2k employees to 22.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kandiyohi County, MN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,903 people), Manufacturing (3,055 people), and Retail Trade (2,695 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kandiyohi County, MN, though some of these residents may live in Kandiyohi County, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,188

Median earning men ± $1,941

$35,609

Median earning women ± $1,108

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,302), Information ($71,484), and Public Administration ($66,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($65,786), Construction ($57,500), and Wholesale Trade ($53,083).

Employment by Industry Sector

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The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in N/A.

Establishments by Size

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Civics

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Minnesota

N/AAmy Klobuchar

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2007
The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.

N/ATina Smith

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing Minnesota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Minnesota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Minnesota

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Minnesota have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.877% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.991% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.07M), Bachelors Degree (1.04M), and Some college (962k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Kandiyohi County, MN was $230,500 in 2023, which is 0.76 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $214,600 to $230,500, a 7.41% increase. The homeownership rate in Kandiyohi County, MN is 72.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Kandiyohi County, MN have an average commute time of 17.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kandiyohi County, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Kandiyohi County, MN is $75,097. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Kandiyohi County, MN was Census Tract 7806 with a value of $107,500, followed by Census Tract 7803 and Census Tract 7801, with respective values of $95,380 and $88,910.

In 2023, 13.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Kandiyohi County, MN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.05%.

Housing

Property

$230,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,716

$12,590

Median Property Taxes

±$558

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kandiyohi County, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the N/A range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Kandiyohi County, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.1%

Homeownership

2023

64.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 72.1% of the housing units in Kandiyohi County, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Kandiyohi County, MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 7806
Census Tract 7803
Census Tract 7801

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kandiyohi County, MN was Census Tract 7806 with a value of $107,500, followed by Census Tract 7803 and Census Tract 7801, with respective values of $95,380 and $88,910.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Kandiyohi County, MN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$75,097

Median Household Income

± $4,223

17.5k

Number of Households

± 772

In 2023, the median household income of the 17.5k households in Kandiyohi County, MN grew to $75,097 from the previous year's value of $73,285.

The following chart displays the households in Kandiyohi County, MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Kandiyohi County, MN is from Kandiyohi County, MN.

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This chart shows the number of workers in Kandiyohi County, MN across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (78.5%)
Carpooled (9.27%)
Worked At Home (8.3%)

In 2023, 78.5% of workers in Kandiyohi County, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.27%) and those who worked at home (8.3%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kandiyohi County, MN have a shorter commute time (17.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.5% of the workforce in Kandiyohi County, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Kandiyohi County, MN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Kandiyohi County, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kandiyohi County, MN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 13.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Kandiyohi County, MN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.05%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kandiyohi County, MN (4.26k out of 42.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kandiyohi County, MN is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.1% of the population of Kandiyohi County, MN has health coverage, with 43.8% on employee plans, 20.5% on Medicaid, 15.1% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 1.41% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kandiyohi County, MN see 1166 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.96% increase from the previous year (1080 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1326 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 227 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,166 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kandiyohi County, MN

Primary care physicians in Kandiyohi County, MN see an average of 1,166 patients per year. This represents a 7.96% increase from the previous year (1,080 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Kandiyohi County, MN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.7% under 18 years, 19.1% between 18 and 34 years, 36.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.88%

Uninsured

43.8%

Employer Coverage

20.5%

Medicaid

15.1%

Medicare

12.3%

Non-Group

1.41%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kandiyohi County, MN grew by 13.2% from 6.08% to 6.88%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Kandiyohi County, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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