Meeker County, Minnesota
County
Overview
- County Name
- Meeker County
- State
- Minnesota
- FIPS Code
- 27093
- State FIPS
- 27
- County FIPS
- 093
Geography
- Land Area
- 607.97 sq mi
- Water Area
- 36.65 sq mi
- Total Area
- 644.61 sq mi
- Latitude
- 45.123155
- Longitude
- -94.527346
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 23,344
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 17,825
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 22,386 | 95.9% |
| Hispanic | 957 | 4.1% |
| White | 21,861 | 93.6% |
| Black | 71 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 19 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 123 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,252 | 96.8% |
| Hispanic | 573 | 3.2% |
| White | 16,861 | 94.6% |
| Black | 110 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 73 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 104 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 111 | 0.6% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 23,468
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $76,603
- Poverty Rate
- 8.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,096
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 21,849 | 93.1% |
| Black | 72 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 69 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 14,423
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,691 | 18.7% |
| Republican | 6,201 | 43.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 5,531 | 38.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 7,196 | 49.9% |
| Female | 7,203 | 49.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,915 | 82.6% |
| Hispanic | 256 | 1.8% |
| Black | 13 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 70 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 10,635
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 73.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 8,919 | 74.9% |
| Hispanic | 110 | 43.0% |
| Black | 7 | 53.8% |
| Asian | 47 | 67.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,287 | 73.5% |
| Female | 5,332 | 74.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,102 (31.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,236 (20.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 10,735
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $256,197
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $962
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 8.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.