Wilkin County Summary

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

  • The population in Wilkin County is 6,413.

  • The median home value in Wilkin County is $215,696.

  • The median income in Wilkin County is $69,635.

  • The median rent in Wilkin County is $561.

  • The unemployment rate in Wilkin County is 4.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Wilkin County is 14.7%.

  • The average high in Wilkin County is 63.3° and there are 58.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Wilkin County

List Of Cities & Towns in Wilkin County

Breckenridge, MN Population 3,369

Rothsay, MN Population 504

Campbell, MN Population 195

Wolverton, MN Population 136

Foxhome, MN Population 131

Nashua, MN Population 68

Kent, MN Population 61

Doran, MN Population 12

Map Of Wilkin County

Wilkin County, MN Weather

  • The average high in Wilkin County is 63.3°.

  • There are 63.81 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 58.9 inches of rain each year with 12.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:53 hours of sun each day in Wilkin County.

StatWilkin County
Mean High63.3
Nice Days63.81
Rainfall58.9
Snowfall12.7
Sunny Hours4:53
63.3°
Average High
58.9
Inches of Rain

Wilkin County Photos

Breckenridge Minnesota
Source: Wikipedia User Tim Kiser (w:User:Malephe | CC BY-SA 2.5
Wilkin County Courthouse
Source: Wikipedia User McGhiever | CC BY-SA 3.0

Wilkin County Demographics

Population over time in Wilkin County

The current population in Wilkin County is 6,413. The population has increased 3.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 6,495 3.7%
2022 6,264 -0.4%
2021 6,291 -

Gender in Wilkin County

  • Wilkin County is 47.0% female with 3,015 female residents.

  • Wilkin County is 53.0% male with 3,398 male residents.

Female
47.0% (3,015)
Male
53.0% (3,398)
Gender Wilkin County MN USA
Female 47.0% 49.9% 50.5%
Male 53.0% 50.1% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Wilkin County

Wilkin County is:

  • 91.2% White with 5,849 White residents.

  • 0.2% African American with 13 African American residents.

  • 0.5% American Indian with 29 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 4 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 1.3% Other with 85 Other residents.

  • 3.0% Two Or More with 195 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.7% Hispanic with 238 Hispanic residents.

White
91.2% (5,849)
African American
0.2% (13)
American Indian
0.5% (29)
Asian
0.1% (4)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
1.3% (85)
Two Or More
3.0% (195)
Hispanic
3.7% (238)

Table: Wilkin County By Race

Race Wilkin County MN USA
White 91.2% 76.7% 58.2%
African American 0.2% 6.7% 12.0%
American Indian 0.5% 0.7% 0.5%
Asian 0.1% 5.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 1.3% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 3.0% 4.1% 3.9%
Hispanic 3.7% 6.2% 19.0%

Household Income For Wilkin County, Minnesota

  • 4.5% of households in Wilkin County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.1% of households in Wilkin County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Wilkin County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 4.8% of households in Wilkin County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.5% of households in Wilkin County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.7% of households in Wilkin County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Wilkin County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.7% of households in Wilkin County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 10.4% of households in Wilkin County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.8% of households in Wilkin County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.5% (290)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.1% (259)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.8% (631)
$25,000 to $34,999
4.8% (305)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.5% (674)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.7% (1,329)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.6% (874)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.7% (1,196)
$150,000 to $199,999
10.4% (669)
$200,000 or more
2.8% (181)
Income Wilkin County MN USA
Less than $10,000 4.5% 3.5% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.1% 2.8% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.8% 5.4% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.8% 5.8% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.5% 9.6% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.7% 15.7% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.6% 13.5% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.7% 19.7% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.4% 10.9% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 2.8% 13.1% 12.6%

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

  • 3.0% of adults in Wilkin County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Wilkin County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 31.0% of adults in Wilkin County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Wilkin County completed some college.

  • 17.0% of adults in Wilkin County completed associate's degree.

  • 17.0% of adults in Wilkin County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Wilkin County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Wilkin County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Wilkin County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (192)
9-12th Grade
5% (320)
High School / GED
31% (1,988)
Some College
23% (1,474)
Associate's Degree
17% (1,090)
Bachelor's Degree
17% (1,090)
Master's Degree
4% (256)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Wilkin County MN USA
< 9th Grade 2% 1% 5%
9-12th Grade 5% 3% 6%
High School / GED 31% 24% 26%
Some College 23% 20% 19%
Associate's Degree 17% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 17% 25% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 10% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 2%

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