Wilkin County Summary

Life in Wilkin County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Wilkin County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Wilkin County:

  • The population in Wilkin County is 6,454.

  • The median home value in Wilkin County is $190,996.

  • The median income in Wilkin County is $67,114.

  • The median rent in Wilkin County is $549.

  • The unemployment rate in Wilkin County is 5.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Wilkin County is 13.5%.

  • The average high in Wilkin County is 63.3° and there are 58.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Wilkin County

List Of Cities & Towns in Wilkin County

Breckenridge, MN Population 3,390

Rothsay, MN Population 509

Campbell, MN Population 181

Wolverton, MN Population 141

Foxhome, MN Population 113

Nashua, MN Population 55

Kent, MN Population 28

Doran, MN Population 18

Map Of Wilkin County

Wilkin County, MN Weather

  • The average high in Wilkin County is 63.3°.

  • There are 63.81 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 58.9 inches of rain each year with 12.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:53 hours of sun each day in Wilkin County.

StatWilkin County
Mean High63.3
Nice Days63.81
Rainfall58.9
Snowfall12.7
Sunny_hours4:53
63.3°
Average High
58.9
Inches of Rain

Wilkin County Photos

Breckenridge Minnesota
Source: Wikipedia User Tim Kiser (w:User:Malephe | CC BY-SA 2.5
Wilkin County Courthouse
Source: Wikipedia User McGhiever | CC BY-SA 3.0

Wilkin County Demographics

Population over time in Wilkin County

The current population in Wilkin County is 6,454. The population has increased 3.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 6,495 3.7%
2021 6,264 -0.4%
2020 6,291 -

Gender in Wilkin County

  • Wilkin County is 46.9% female with 3,028 female residents.

  • Wilkin County is 53.1% male with 3,425 male residents.

Female
46.9% (3,028)
Male
53.1% (3,425)
Gender Wilkin County MN USA
Female 46.9% 49.8% 50.4%
Male 53.1% 50.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Wilkin County

Wilkin County is:

  • 91.9% White with 5,932 White residents.

  • 0.5% African American with 31 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 18 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 4 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 27 Other residents.

  • 3.2% Two Or More with 209 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.6% Hispanic with 233 Hispanic residents.

White
91.9% (5,932)
African American
0.5% (31)
American Indian
0.3% (18)
Asian
0.1% (4)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.4% (27)
Two Or More
3.2% (209)
Hispanic
3.6% (233)

Table: Wilkin County By Race

Race Wilkin County MN USA
White 91.9% 77.7% 58.9%
African American 0.5% 6.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.8% 0.6%
Asian 0.1% 5.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.2% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.6% 5.7% 18.7%

Household Income For Wilkin County, Minnesota

  • 5.2% of households in Wilkin County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.2% of households in Wilkin County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.8% of households in Wilkin County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.6% of households in Wilkin County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Wilkin County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 22.6% of households in Wilkin County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.9% of households in Wilkin County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.8% of households in Wilkin County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.3% of households in Wilkin County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.3% of households in Wilkin County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.2% (336)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.2% (142)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.8% (566)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.6% (362)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.2% (788)
$50,000 to $74,999
22.6% (1,456)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.9% (897)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.8% (1,086)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.3% (534)
$200,000 or more
4.3% (280)
Income Wilkin County MN USA
Less than $10,000 5.2% 3.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.2% 3.0% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.8% 5.8% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.6% 6.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.2% 9.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 22.6% 16.1% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.9% 13.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.8% 19.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.3% 10.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.3% 11.9% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Wilkin County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Wilkin County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Wilkin County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 31.0% of adults in Wilkin County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Wilkin County completed some college.

  • 17.0% of adults in Wilkin County completed associate's degree.

  • 19.0% of adults in Wilkin County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Wilkin County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Wilkin County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Wilkin County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (129)
9-12th Grade
5% (322)
High School / GED
31% (2,000)
Some College
21% (1,355)
Associate's Degree
17% (1,097)
Bachelor's Degree
19% (1,226)
Master's Degree
4% (258)
Professional Degree
1% (64)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Wilkin County MN USA
< 9th Grade 2% 1% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 4% 6%
High School / GED 31% 24% 26%
Some College 21% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 17% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 19% 25% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 2%

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