Owatonna, MN

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2020 Population

25,716

0.121% 1-year growth

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

38.6

0.26% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

7.83%

14% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$66,037

5.42% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$171,400

2.88% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

13,010

1.52% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Owatonna, MN had a population of 25.7k people with a median age of 38.6 and a median household income of $66,037. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Owatonna, MN grew from 25,685 to 25,716, a 0.121% increase and its median household income grew from $62,642 to $66,037, a 5.42% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Owatonna, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.58%), White (Hispanic) (4.08%), Other (Hispanic) (2.64%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.27%).

None of the households in Owatonna, 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.

97.7% of the residents in Owatonna, MN are U.S. citizens.

In 2020, the median property value in Owatonna, MN was $171,400, and the homeownership rate was 72.6%. Most people in Owatonna, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Owatonna, MN was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

Owatonna, MN is home to a population of 25.7k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2020, 5.3% of Owatonna, MN residents were born outside of the country (1.36k people).

In 2020, there were 18.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (22k people) in Owatonna, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.18k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.05k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Owatonna, MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
22k ± 231
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.18k ± 134
White (Hispanic)
1.05k ± 320

6.98%

Hispanic Population

1.8k people

6.98% of the people in Owatonna, MN are hispanic (1.8k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

5.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.36k people

5.8%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.49k people

As of 2020, 5.3% of Owatonna, MN residents (1.36k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Owatonna, MN was 5.8%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 4.7

In 2020, the median age of all people in Owatonna, MN was 38.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 38. But people in Owatonna, MN are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Owatonna, MN residents was 39.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Minnesota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
59,137 ± 5,939 people
Somalia
37,027 ± 4,709 people
India
30,632 ± 4,285 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 59,137 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 37,027 and India with 30,632.

Citizenship

97.7%

2020 Citizenship

97.3%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.7% of Owatonna, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Owatonna, MN was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
544 ± 153
Gulf War (2001-)
123 ± 66
Korea
123 ± 66

Owatonna, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.42 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Minnesota. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Minnesota, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Minnesota across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Owatonna, MN is $66,037. In 2020, the place with the highest median household income in Owatonna, MN was Census Tract 9602 with a value of $87,278, followed by Census Tract 9605 and Census Tract 9603, with respective values of $84,236 and $81,389.

Males in Minnesota have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,740. The income inequality in Minnesota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Owatonna, MN employs 13k people. The largest industries in Owatonna, MN are Manufacturing (3,312 people), Retail Trade (1,751 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,588 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($72,585), Finance & Insurance ($71,023), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,750).

Wages

Median Household Income

$66,037

2020 value

± $4,903

5.42%

1 Year Growth

± 8.7%

Households in Owatonna, MN have a median annual income of $66,037, which is more than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $62,642 in 2019, which represents a 5.42% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Owatonna, MN compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Minnesota.

$75,417

Average Male Salary in Minnesota

± $1,640

$58,740

Average Female Salary in Minnesota

± $1,318

In 2020, full-time male employees in Minnesota made 1.28 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Minnesota by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Minnesota.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Minnesota

White
$59,422 ± $1,028
Asian
$57,389 ± $4,390
Two or More Races
$43,316 ± $4,089

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Minnesota workers was White. These workers were paid 1.04 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Minnesota.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Minnesota by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Owatonna, MN is from Minnesota.

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Minnesota

0.463

2019 Wage GINI in Minnesota

In 2020, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.05% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9602
Census Tract 9605
Census Tract 9603

In 2020, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Owatonna, MN was Census Tract 9602 with a value of $87,278, followed by Census Tract 9605 and Census Tract 9603, with respective values of $84,236 and $81,389.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Males 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

7.83% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Owatonna, MN (1.98k out of 25.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 35 - 44.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
1,360 ± 273
Black
425 ± 124
Hispanic
186 ± 162

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

13k

2020 Value

± 755

−1.52%

1 Year decline

± 8.05%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Owatonna, MN declined at a rate of −1.52%, from 13.2k employees to 13k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Owatonna, MN, are Production Occupations (1,655 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,409 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,351 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Owatonna, MN.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Owatonna, MN, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (1,655 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,409 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,351 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Owatonna, MN has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (2.28 times higher than expected), Material Moving Occupations (2.04 times), and Community & Social Service Occupations (1.5 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Owatonna, MN, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($142,847), Management Occupations ($95,417), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($86,360).

Industries

Employment by Industries

13k

2020 Value

± 755

−1.52%

1 Year decline

± 8.05%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Owatonna, MN declined at a rate of −1.52%, from 13.2k employees to 13k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Owatonna, MN, are Manufacturing (3,312 people), Retail Trade (1,751 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,588 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Owatonna, MN, though some of these residents may live in Owatonna, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Owatonna, MN, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (3,312 people), Retail Trade (1,751 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,588 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Owatonna, MN has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (2.54 times higher than expected), Finance & Insurance (1.83 times), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.61 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Owatonna, MN, by median earnings, are Public Administration ($72,585), Finance & Insurance ($71,023), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,750).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota product (by dollars) was Electronics with $27.9B, followed by Mixed freight ($27.1B) and Precision instruments ($25.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Minnesota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Minnesota.

$349B

2020 Value in Minnesota

$638B

Projected 2050 Value in Minnesota

82.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Minnesota trade was $349B. This is expected to increase 82.9% to $638B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Minnesota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Wisconsin
$26.1B
Iowa
$17.3B
Illinois
$14.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Wisconsin with $26.1B, followed by Iowa with $17.3B and Illinois and $14.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Minnesota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%). The most partisan county was Morrison County, MN with 75.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Owatonna, MN. Showing the available data for Minnesota.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (52.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (45.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Minnesota for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Minnesota.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Minnesota

52.4% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Minnesota

Morrison County, MN
75.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Todd County, MN
73.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Marshall County, MN
72.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Minnesota was Morrison County, MN with 75.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Minnesota colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Minnesota

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

Amy Klobuchar

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

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 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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Owatonna, MN was $171,400 in 2020, which is 0.746 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $166,600 to $171,400, a 2.88% increase. The homeownership rate in Owatonna, MN is 72.6%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Owatonna, MN have an average commute time of 15.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Owatonna, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$171,400

2020 Median

± $5,665

$166,600

2019 Median

± $4,705

In 2020, the median property value in Owatonna, MN grew to to $171,400 from the previous year's value of $166,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Owatonna, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Owatonna, MN the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

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

$66,037

Median Household Income

± $4,903

10.6k

Number of Households

± 681

In 2020, the median household income of the 10.6k households in Owatonna, MN grew to $66,037 from the previous year's value of $62,642.

The following chart displays the households in Owatonna, 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.

Property Taxes

$2k - $3k

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Owatonna, MN distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Owatonna, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

Rent vs Own

72.6%

2020 Homeownership

71.2%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 72.6% of the housing units in Owatonna, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.2%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Owatonna, MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

15.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Owatonna, MN have a shorter commute time (15.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.66% of the workforce in Owatonna, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (84.3%)
Carpooled (6.27%)
Worked At Home (4.89%)

In 2020, 84.3% of workers in Owatonna, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.27%) and those who worked at home (4.89%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

97.1% of the population of Owatonna, MN has health coverage, with 55.2% on employee plans, 14.7% on Medicaid, 15.1% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 1% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Minnesota was $8,871 in 2014. This is a 4.8% increase from the previous year ($8,465).

Primary care physicians in Steele County, MN see 1472 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.76% increase from the previous year (1366 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1222 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 421 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Chippewa County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (15.5%). Additionally, Marshall County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (43.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Steele County, MN.

1,472 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Steele County, MN

Primary care physicians in Steele County, MN see an average of 1,472 patients per year. This represents a 7.76% increase from the previous year (1,366 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

$8,871

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Minnesota

$4,603

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,176

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,917

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Minnesota (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.8%, from $8,465 to $8,871.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

2.91%

Uninsured

55.2%

Employer Coverage

14.7%

Medicaid

15.1%

Medicare

11.2%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Owatonna, MN declined by 2.48% from 2.98% to 2.91%.

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