Olmsted County Summary

Life in Olmsted County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Olmsted 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 Olmsted County:

  • The population in Olmsted County is 162,307.

  • The median home value in Olmsted County is $315,781.

  • The median income in Olmsted County is $90,420.

  • The median rent in Olmsted County is $1,193.

  • The unemployment rate in Olmsted County is 3.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Olmsted County is 7.9%.

  • The average high in Olmsted County is 63.9° and there are 76.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Olmsted County

List Of Cities & Towns in Olmsted County

Rochester, MN Population 120,848

Stewartville, MN Population 6,684

Byron, MN Population 6,373

Pine Island, MN Population 3,831

Chatfield, MN Population 2,758

Eyota, MN Population 2,090

Oronoco, MN Population 1,696

Dover, MN Population 836

Map Of Olmsted County

Olmsted County, MN Weather

  • The average high in Olmsted County is 63.9°.

  • There are 68.23 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 76.0 inches of rain each year with 14.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:38 hours of sun each day in Olmsted County.

StatOlmsted County
Mean High63.9
Nice Days68.23
Rainfall76.0
Snowfall14.4
Sunny_hours4:38
63.9°
Average High
76.0
Inches of Rain

Olmsted County Photos

Chatfield Sign
Source: Wikipedia User Bobak Ha'Eri | CC BY 3.0
Chatfield Main
Source: Wikipedia User Bobak Ha'Eri | CC BY 3.0
Publiclibrarychatfieldmn
Source: Wikipedia User Jonathunder | GFDL 1.2
Chatfield Church
Source: Wikipedia User Bobak Ha'Eri | CC BY 3.0
Eyota Mn   Grain Elevator
Source: Wikipedia User Michael Hicks from Saint | CC BY 2.0
Eyotacream
Source: Wikipedia User Jonathunder | CC BY-SA 3.0

Olmsted County Demographics

Population over time in Olmsted County

The current population in Olmsted County is 162,307. The population has increased 4.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 160,928 2.9%
2021 156,446 1.1%
2020 154,809 -

Gender in Olmsted County

  • Olmsted County is 50.9% female with 82,631 female residents.

  • Olmsted County is 49.1% male with 79,676 male residents.

Female
50.9% (82,631)
Male
49.1% (79,676)
Gender Olmsted County MN USA
Female 50.9% 49.8% 50.4%
Male 49.1% 50.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Olmsted County

Olmsted County is:

  • 77.6% White with 125,916 White residents.

  • 7.0% African American with 11,317 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 202 American Indian residents.

  • 6.2% Asian with 10,062 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 106 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 528 Other residents.

  • 3.4% Two Or More with 5,527 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.3% Hispanic with 8,649 Hispanic residents.

White
77.6% (125,916)
African American
7.0% (11,317)
American Indian
0.1% (202)
Asian
6.2% (10,062)
Hawaiian
0.1% (106)
Other
0.3% (528)
Two Or More
3.4% (5,527)
Hispanic
5.3% (8,649)

Table: Olmsted County By Race

Race Olmsted County MN USA
White 77.6% 77.7% 58.9%
African American 7.0% 6.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.8% 0.6%
Asian 6.2% 5.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.4% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 5.3% 5.7% 18.7%

Household Income For Olmsted County, Minnesota

  • 3.1% of households in Olmsted County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.3% of households in Olmsted County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.6% of households in Olmsted County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.7% of households in Olmsted County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 8.7% of households in Olmsted County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.1% of households in Olmsted County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Olmsted County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.2% of households in Olmsted County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 11.5% of households in Olmsted County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 13.9% of households in Olmsted County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.1% (4,972)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.3% (3,717)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.6% (9,061)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.7% (9,268)
$35,000 to $49,999
8.7% (14,090)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.1% (26,091)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.0% (21,175)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.2% (32,773)
$150,000 to $199,999
11.5% (18,597)
$200,000 or more
13.9% (22,558)
Income Olmsted County MN USA
Less than $10,000 3.1% 3.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.3% 3.0% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.6% 5.8% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.7% 6.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.7% 9.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.1% 16.1% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.0% 13.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.2% 19.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 11.5% 10.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 13.9% 11.9% 11.4%

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

  • 1.0% of adults in Olmsted County completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Olmsted County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 20.0% of adults in Olmsted County completed high school / ged.

  • 16.0% of adults in Olmsted County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Olmsted County completed associate's degree.

  • 27.0% of adults in Olmsted County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Olmsted County completed master's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Olmsted County completed professional degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Olmsted County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (1,623)
9-12th Grade
3% (4,869)
High School / GED
20% (32,461)
Some College
16% (25,969)
Associate's Degree
12% (19,476)
Bachelor's Degree
27% (43,822)
Master's Degree
13% (21,099)
Professional Degree
5% (8,115)
Doctorate Degree
3% (4,869)
Education Olmsted County MN USA
< 9th Grade 1% 1% 3%
9-12th Grade 3% 4% 6%
High School / GED 20% 24% 26%
Some College 16% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 27% 25% 21%
Master's Degree 13% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 5% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 3% 2% 2%

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