Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
| Below Poverty | 9.2% ▼ 8% below avg |
| College Grads | 37.4% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 13% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 28 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,225 (33.1%) |
| Some College | 745 (11.1%) |
| Associates | 1,204 (17.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,178 (17.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,339 (19.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,812 ▼ 11% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $147,217 ▼ 47% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $726/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 4,914 |
| Vacant Units | 514 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Yellow Medicine County is located in Minnesota and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 10,269 residents. With a median age of 41.9, it is a middle-aged county.
Yellow Medicine County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $67,811 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 9.2% is near the national average.
Housing in Yellow Medicine County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $147,217 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $726. Homeownership rates are high at 82.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Yellow Medicine County are primarily White (87.07%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Yellow Medicine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56220 | Canby | 2,705 | $60,185 | $162,500 | $615 | 3.7% | 40.2% |
| 56223 | Clarkfield | 1,403 | $65,250 | $101,400 | $779 | 2.1% | 33.9% |
| 56237 | Echo | 535 | $85,156 | $156,900 | $584 | 1.2% | 32.0% |
| 56241 | Granite Falls | 3,829 | $66,354 | $154,500 | $805 | 7.1% | 37.7% |
| 56245 | Hanley Falls | 481 | $82,679 | $150,000 | $628 | 2.0% | 30.6% |
| 56280 | Porter | 492 | $74,167 | $169,000 | $875 | 2.6% | 46.2% |
| 56297 | Wood Lake | 824 | $80,250 | $120,300 | $695 | 0.9% | 35.4% |