Yellow Medicine County Summary

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

  • The population in Yellow Medicine County is 9,616.

  • The median home value in Yellow Medicine County is $124,400.

  • The median income in Yellow Medicine County is $65,014.

  • The median rent in Yellow Medicine County is $593.

  • The unemployment rate in Yellow Medicine County is 3.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Yellow Medicine County is 9.9%.

Cities & Towns in Yellow Medicine County

List Of Cities & Towns in Yellow Medicine County

Granite Falls, MN Population 2,466

Canby, MN Population 1,497

Clarkfield, MN Population 875

Hanley Falls, MN Population 477

Wood Lake, MN Population 426

Echo, MN Population 253

Porter, MN Population 186

St. Leo, MN Population 165

Hazel Run, MN Population 95

Map Of Yellow Medicine County

Yellow Medicine County Photos

Granite Falls Minnesota
Source: Wikipedia User Tim Kiser (w:User:Malephe | CC BY-SA 2.5
Yellow Medicine County Courthouse
Source: Wikipedia User Tim Kiser (w:User:Malephe | CC BY-SA 2.5

Yellow Medicine County Demographics

Population over time in Yellow Medicine County

The current population in Yellow Medicine County is 9,616. The population has decreased -2.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2021 9,616 -1.6%
2020 9,775 -0.4%
2019 9,814 -

Gender in Yellow Medicine County

  • Yellow Medicine County is 50.0% female with 4,806 female residents.

  • Yellow Medicine County is 50.0% male with 4,810 male residents.

Female
50.0% (4,806)
Male
50.0% (4,810)
Gender Yellow Medicine County MN USA
Female 50.0% 50.2% 50.5%
Male 50.0% 49.8% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Yellow Medicine County

Yellow Medicine County is:

  • 89.8% White with 8,863 White residents.

  • 0.6% African American with 62 African American residents.

  • 2.4% American Indian with 237 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 62 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 2.0% Two Or More with 196 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.5% Hispanic with 448 Hispanic residents.

White
89.8% (8,863)
African American
0.6% (62)
American Indian
2.4% (237)
Asian
0.6% (62)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.0% (196)
Hispanic
4.5% (448)

Table: Yellow Medicine County By Race

Race Yellow Medicine County MN USA
White 89.8% 78.3% 59.4%
African American 0.6% 6.5% 12.2%
American Indian 2.4% 0.8% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 5.0% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.0% 3.4% 3.2%
Hispanic 4.5% 5.6% 18.4%

Household Income For Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota

  • 4.4% of households in Yellow Medicine County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.8% of households in Yellow Medicine County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.1% of households in Yellow Medicine County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.8% of households in Yellow Medicine County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.3% of households in Yellow Medicine County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.3% of households in Yellow Medicine County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 18.3% of households in Yellow Medicine County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.6% of households in Yellow Medicine County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.3% of households in Yellow Medicine County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.0% of households in Yellow Medicine County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.4% (422)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.8% (363)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.1% (780)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.8% (751)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.3% (1,183)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.3% (1,954)
$75,000 to $99,999
18.3% (1,761)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.6% (1,402)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.3% (609)
$200,000 or more
4.0% (385)
Income Yellow Medicine County MN USA
Less than $10,000 4.4% 4.4% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.8% 3.9% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.1% 7.8% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.8% 8.2% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.3% 12.1% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.3% 18.0% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 18.3% 14.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.6% 17.2% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.3% 7.2% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 4.0% 7.1% 9.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Yellow Medicine County for adults over 25

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

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

  • 33.0% of adults in Yellow Medicine County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Yellow Medicine County completed some college.

  • 16.0% of adults in Yellow Medicine County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Yellow Medicine County completed bachelor's degree.

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

  • 1.0% of adults in Yellow Medicine County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Yellow Medicine County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (288)
9-12th Grade
5% (480)
High School / GED
33% (3,173)
Some College
24% (2,307)
Associate's Degree
16% (1,538)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (1,250)
Master's Degree
4% (384)
Professional Degree
1% (96)
Doctorate Degree
1% (96)
Education Yellow Medicine County MN USA
< 9th Grade 2% 5% 4%
9-12th Grade 5% 4% 6%
High School / GED 33% 25% 26%
Some College 24% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 16% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 23% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 8% 9%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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