2023 ACS Census Data · Population 9,509
Yellow Medicine County is a small rural county in Minnesota with a population of 9,509. The median household income is $71,573, 10% above the national average. The poverty rate is 8.5%, median home value is $148,200, and 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 21% below the national average.
Population
9,509
2023 estimate
Rank #2526 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$71,573
Household
Rank #932 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$148,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #2037 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
19.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #2080 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
4.5%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.5%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
6% below Minnesota avg·10% above national avg
Poverty Rate
15% above Minnesota avg·43% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
1% above Minnesota avg·13% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$38,668
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
8.5%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
65.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
33% below Minnesota avg·29% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
25% below Minnesota avg·26% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
8% above Minnesota avg·15% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
20% above Minnesota avg·23% above national avg
Housing Units
4,512
Households
3,993
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,366
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
85.6%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
21 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
27% below Minnesota avg·21% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% below Minnesota avg·5% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
5.1%
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