Watonwan County, Minnesota
County
Overview
- County Name
- Watonwan County
- State
- Minnesota
- FIPS Code
- 27165
- State FIPS
- 27
- County FIPS
- 165
Geography
- Land Area
- 434.95 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.78 sq mi
- Total Area
- 439.73 sq mi
- Latitude
- 43.978109
- Longitude
- -94.613798
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 10,207
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 7,421
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,795 | 76.4% |
| Hispanic | 2,409 | 23.6% |
| White | 7,687 | 75.3% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,210 | 83.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,209 | 16.3% |
| White | 6,135 | 82.7% |
| Black | 10 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 19 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 11,205
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $72,158
- Poverty Rate
- 13.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,459
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,278 | 73.9% |
| Black | 4 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 5,282
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,880 | 35.6% |
| Republican | 1,835 | 34.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,567 | 29.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,444 | 46.3% |
| Female | 2,807 | 53.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 3,953 | 74.8% |
| Hispanic | 561 | 10.6% |
| Black | 2 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,721
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 70.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,991 | 75.7% |
| Hispanic | 185 | 33.0% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 29 | 61.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,780 | 72.8% |
| Female | 1,922 | 68.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,105 (28.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,269 (17.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 4,881
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $157,873
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $827
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 72.9%
- Public Transit
- 1.4%
- Work From Home
- 7.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.