Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
| Below Poverty | 13.0% ▲ 30% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.0% ▼ 20% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ▲ 15% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 199 (2.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,491 (36.7%) |
| Some College | 719 (10.6%) |
| Associates | 1,271 (18.7%) |
| Bachelors | 800 (11.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,309 (19.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,776 ▼ 9% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $150,515 ▼ 46% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $783/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 4,917 |
| Vacant Units | 595 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Watonwan County is located in Minnesota and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 11,097 residents. With a median age of 40.05, it is a middle-aged county.
Watonwan County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $69,775 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.6%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 13.0% is above the national average.
Housing in Watonwan County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $150,515 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $782. Homeownership rates are high at 77.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Watonwan County are majority White (69.05%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Watonwan County, MN is a solidly middle-class area in Minnesota. The 7 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56120 | Butterfield | 925 | $72,708 | $117,400 | $699 | 6.7% | 31.1% |
| 56022 | Darfur | 100 | $62,813 | $62,900 | — | 3.1% | 14.0% |
| 56056 | La Salle | 60 | $40,000 | $72,000 | — | 0.0% | 22.5% |
| 56060 | Lewisville | 446 | $74,688 | $87,200 | — | 2.3% | 22.4% |
| 56062 | Madelia | 3,249 | $76,549 | $172,900 | $756 | 2.6% | 34.7% |
| 56160 | Odin | 225 | $46,875 | $70,700 | — | 1.2% | 28.5% |
| 56081 | Saint James | 6,092 | $66,612 | $153,400 | $810 | 7.6% | 30.1% |