Wilkin 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 | Wilkin County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,168 | 5,674,785 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 8.2 | 65.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.16% | 0.66% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.2 | 36.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 2,691 | 2,271,841 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Wilkin County declined by 0.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 6,413 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Wilkin County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Wilkin County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,142 | $88,383 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.37% | 4.81% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% | 3.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Wilkin County is about 21% lower than in Minnesota.
Housing
| Metric | Wilkin County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $136,842 | $243,729 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $561 | $1,234 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 79.7% | 72.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Wilkin County is about 20.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $561 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Wilkin 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 134 hours, about 5.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Wilkin County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.0 | 20.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 32.1 | 41.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 134 | 172 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,146 | $5,323 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.2% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,287 | 7,066 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 289 | 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 Wilkin 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
Wilkin County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Wilkin County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.1% | 35.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | 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
Wilkin County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Wilkin County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.4 | 80.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.8% | 13.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.8% | 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 Wilkin County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Wilkin County, Minnesota?
The population of Wilkin County, Minnesota is 6,168, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Wilkin County, Minnesota?
The population density of Wilkin County, Minnesota is 8.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Wilkin County, Minnesota?
The median household income in Wilkin County, Minnesota is $70,142, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Wilkin County, Minnesota?
The median home price in Wilkin County, Minnesota is $136,842, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilkin County, Minnesota?
The unemployment rate in Wilkin County, Minnesota is 4.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.