Olmsted County, MN

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2022 Population

162,307

0.857% 1-year growth

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic (DFL) Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic (DFL) Party

2022 Median Age

37.6

0.535% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

7.87%

3.46% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$90,420

6.81% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$285,600

14.5% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

86,883

0.638% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Olmsted County, MN had a population of 162k people with a median age of 37.6 and a median household income of $90,420. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Olmsted County, MN grew from 160,928 to 162,307, a 0.857% increase and its median household income grew from $84,656 to $90,420, a 6.81% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Olmsted County, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.97%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.41%), and White (Hispanic) (2.95%).

None of the households in Olmsted 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.

94.9% of the residents in Olmsted County, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Olmsted County, MN are Rochester Community and Technical College (929 degrees awarded in 2022), Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (501 degrees), and Nova Academy of Cosmetology (146 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Olmsted County, MN was $285,600, and the homeownership rate was 70.8%.

Most people in Olmsted County, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Olmsted County, MN was 2 cars per household.

Olmsted County, MN borders Dodge County, MN, Fillmore County, MN, Goodhue County, MN, Mower County, MN, Wabasha County, MN, and Winona County, MN.

United States Minnesota Rochester, MN

Population & Diversity

Olmsted County, MN is home to a population of 162k people, from which 94.9% are citizens. As of 2022, 11.2% of Olmsted County, MN residents were born outside of the country (18.2k people).

In 2022, there were 11.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (126k people) in Olmsted County, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10.1k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.9%

2022 Citizenship

95.1%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 94.9% of Olmsted County, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Olmsted County, MN was 95.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Olmsted County, MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
126k ± 525
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11.3k ± 557
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
10.1k ± 393

5.33%

Hispanic Population

8.65k people

5.33% of the people in Olmsted County, MN are hispanic (8.65k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Olmsted 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 Minnesota.

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 Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 53,321 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 38,263 and India with 30,262.

Foreign-Born Population

11.2%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

18.2k people

11%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

17.7k people

As of 2022, 11.2% of Olmsted County, MN residents (18.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Olmsted County, MN was 11%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,873 ± 249
Gulf War (2001-)
1,316 ± 326
Gulf War (1990s)
1,110 ± 257

Olmsted County, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.18 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Olmsted County, MN employs 86.9k people. The largest industries in Olmsted County, MN are Health Care & Social Assistance (33,996 people), Retail Trade (7,961 people), and Educational Services (6,617 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($88,698), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($83,898), and Finance & Insurance ($81,960).

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 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

86.9k

2022 Value

± 2,158

0.638%

1 Year growth

± 3.43%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Olmsted County, MN grew at a rate of 0.638%, from 86.3k employees to 86.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Olmsted County, MN, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (11,624 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,868 people), and Management Occupations (7,802 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Olmsted 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

86.9k

2022 Value

± 2,158

0.638%

1 Year growth

± 3.43%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Olmsted County, MN grew at a rate of 0.638%, from 86.3k employees to 86.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Olmsted County, MN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (33,996 people), Retail Trade (7,961 people), and Educational Services (6,617 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Olmsted County, MN, though some of these residents may live in Olmsted County, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$59,146

Median earning men ± $2,413

$50,092

Median earning women ± $1,919

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($90,745), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($82,700), and Public Administration ($79,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,286), Public Administration ($62,349), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($58,284).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.26%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.93M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.26% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,363
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
901
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
738
Retail Trade

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Olmsted County, MN went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.4%), followed by Other (1.23%).

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (54.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.4%)
Republican Party
Other (1.23%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Olmsted County, MN went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.4%), followed by Other (1.23%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Olmsted County, MN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Minnesota

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Amy Klobuchar

Senator from Minnesota

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

Tina 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.

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.

Education

In 2022, universities in Olmsted County, MN awarded 1,719 degrees. The student population of Olmsted County, MN in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,281 male students and 4,261 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Olmsted County, MN are White (1,174 and 70%), followed by Black or African American (162 and 9.67%), Asian (134 and 8%), and Hispanic or Latino (113 and 6.74%).

The largest universities in Olmsted County, MN by number of degrees awarded are Rochester Community and Technical College (929 and 54%), Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (501 and 29.1%), and Nova Academy of Cosmetology (146 and 8.49%).

The most popular majors in Olmsted County, MN are Liberal Arts & Sciences (242 and 14.1%), General Health Services (146 and 8.49%), and Registered Nursing (121 and 7.04%).

The median tuition costs in Olmsted County, MN are $10,342 for private four year colleges, and $12,808 and $12,808 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Olmsted County, MN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 6,542 (34.9% men and 65.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 6,542 students enrolled in Olmsted County, MN, 34.9% men and 65.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,113 records, of which 67.2% were women and 32.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Health Information & Medical Records Technology
28 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
242 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
121 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Olmsted County, MN was Health Information & Medical Records Technology with 28 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Olmsted County, MN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Rochester Community and Technical College
929 degrees awarded
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
501 degrees awarded
Nova Academy of Cosmetology
146 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rochester Community and Technical College with 929 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 550 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Olmsted County, MN, which is 0.47 times less than the 1,169 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,174 degrees mean that there were 7.25 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 162 degrees awarded.

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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($12,808) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($656) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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 Olmsted County, MN was $285,600 in 2022, which is 1.01 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $249,400 to $285,600, a 14.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Olmsted County, MN is 70.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Olmsted County, MN have an average commute time of 18.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Olmsted County, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Olmsted County, MN is $90,420. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Olmsted County, MN was Census Tract 12.03 with a value of $215,737, followed by Census Tract 16.03 and Census Tract 16.02, with respective values of $134,514 and $128,261.

In 2023, 12.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Olmsted County, MN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.26%.

Housing

Property

$285,600

Median Property Value 2022

±$4,915

$46,702

Median Property Taxes

±$1,346

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 Olmsted County, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

70.8%

Homeownership

2022

67.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 70.8% of the housing units in Olmsted County, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Olmsted 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 12.03
Census Tract 16.03
Census Tract 16.02

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Olmsted County, MN was Census Tract 12.03 with a value of $215,737, followed by Census Tract 16.03 and Census Tract 16.02, with respective values of $134,514 and $128,261.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Olmsted 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.

$90,420

Median Household Income

± $3,217

66k

Number of Households

± 1,827

In 2022, the median household income of the 66k households in Olmsted County, MN grew to $90,420 from the previous year's value of $84,656.

The following chart displays the households in Olmsted 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 Olmsted County, MN is from Minnesota.

0.458

2022 Wage GINI in Minnesota

0.459

2021 Wage GINI in Minnesota

In 2022, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.267% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Minnesota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Minnesota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (68.5%)
Carpooled (11.5%)
Worked At Home (11.1%)

In 2022, 68.5% of workers in Olmsted County, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.5%) and those who worked at home (11.1%).

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

18.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Olmsted County, MN have a shorter commute time (18.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.52% of the workforce in Olmsted County, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Olmsted 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 Olmsted County, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Olmsted County, MN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 12.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Olmsted County, MN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.26%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

7.87% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Olmsted County, MN (12.6k out of 159k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Olmsted 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 8.5% of the children was living in poverty in Olmsted County, MN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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

96.2% of the population of Olmsted County, MN has health coverage, with 62.4% on employee plans, 10.7% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 10.5% on non-group plans, and 0.71% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Olmsted County, MN see 421 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.18% increase from the previous year (412 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 797 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 217 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

421 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Olmsted County, MN

Primary care physicians in Olmsted County, MN see an average of 421 patients per year. This represents a 2.18% increase from the previous year (412 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.6% under 18 years, 21.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.85%

Uninsured

62.4%

Employer Coverage

10.7%

Medicaid

11.8%

Medicare

10.5%

Non-Group

0.71%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Olmsted County, MN grew by 6.45% from 3.61% to 3.85%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 41.7 in Olmsted County, MN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Olmsted County, MN.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 32.2% in Olmsted County, MN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Olmsted County, MN.