Renville County, MN Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Renville County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,260 | 5,674,785 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 14.4 | 65.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.39% | 0.66% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.3 | 36.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 5,965 | 2,271,841 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Renville County declined by 9.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 14,587 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Renville County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Renville County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,533 | $88,383 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.62% | 4.81% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% | 3.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Renville County is about 21% lower than in Minnesota.
Housing
| Metric | Renville County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $191,499 | $243,729 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $760 | $1,234 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 79.4% | 72.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Renville County is about 21.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $760 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Renville County spend about 32 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 132 hours, about 5.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Renville County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 15.9 | 20.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 31.8 | 41.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 132 | 172 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,104 | $5,323 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.5% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,070 | 7,066 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 317 | 854 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Minnesota:
Cook County (10.7 min), Pennington County (10.9 min), Brown County (10.9 min).
Slowest:
Chisago County (30.7 min), Wright County (30.3 min), Sherburne County (30.2 min).
The average commute time in Renville County is 16 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Minnesota.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Renville County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Renville County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.9% | 35.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | 2.44 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Minnesota:
Hennepin County (0.4), Olmsted County (0.4), Carver County (0.4).
Lowest:
Nobles County (0.2), Mahnomen County (0.2), Watonwan County (0.2).
Health
Renville County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Renville County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.6 | 80.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.8% | 13.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.1% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Minnesota:
Carver County (0.8), Washington County (0.8), Stevens County (0.8).
Lowest:
Mahnomen County (0.8), Clearwater County (0.8), Beltrami County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Renville County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Renville County, Minnesota?
The population of Renville County, Minnesota is 14,260, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Renville County, Minnesota?
The population density of Renville County, Minnesota is 14.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Renville County, Minnesota?
The median household income in Renville County, Minnesota is $69,533, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Renville County, Minnesota?
The median home price in Renville County, Minnesota is $191,499, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Renville County, Minnesota?
The unemployment rate in Renville County, Minnesota is 2.5%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.