Redwood County, MN
Redwood County Overview
15,428
TOTAL POPULATION
7,751
MALE POPULATION
7,677
FEMALE POPULATION
100.96
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.05
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,175
PER CAPITA INCOME
$82,644
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$65,617
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
34.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
66.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,449
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
7,484
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Race in Redwood County
The most populous races in Redwood County are White / Caucasian (13,383 | 86.7%), Native / Alaskan (664 | 4.3%), and Two or more Races (629 | 4.1%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 400 | 2.6% |
Black / African American | 106 | 0.7% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 598 | 3.9% |
Native / Alaskan | 664 | 4.3% |
White / Caucasian | 13,383 | 86.7% |
Two or more Races | 629 | 4.1% |
Some other Race | 246 | 1.6% |
Total | 15,428 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Redwood County
The most populous ancestries reported in Redwood County are German (7,487 | 48.5%), Norwegian (1,852 | 12.0%), Irish (810 | 5.2%), Sioux (772 | 5.0%), and English (580 | 3.8%), together accounting for 74.5% of all Redwood County residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
American | 445 | 2.9% |
Armenian | 6 | 0.0% |
Austrian | 16 | 0.1% |
Bangladeshi | 367 | 2.4% |
Belgian | 246 | 1.6% |
Bhutanese | 2 | 0.0% |
Blackfeet | 2 | 0.0% |
British | 33 | 0.2% |
Burmese | 49 | 0.3% |
Canadian | 2 | 0.0% |
Celtic | 2 | 0.0% |
Central American | 54 | 0.4% |
Cherokee | 16 | 0.1% |
Cheyenne | 3 | 0.0% |
Chickasaw | 6 | 0.0% |
Chippewa | 47 | 0.3% |
Choctaw | 4 | 0.0% |
Colombian | 14 | 0.1% |
Cree | 2 | 0.0% |
Croatian | 2 | 0.0% |
Czech | 340 | 2.2% |
Czechoslovakian | 66 | 0.4% |
Danish | 263 | 1.7% |
Dutch | 190 | 1.2% |
Eastern European | 12 | 0.1% |
English | 580 | 3.8% |
European | 181 | 1.2% |
Finnish | 164 | 1.1% |
French | 251 | 1.6% |
French American Indian | 3 | 0.0% |
French Canadian | 111 | 0.7% |
German | 7,487 | 48.5% |
Honduran | 54 | 0.4% |
Hungarian | 9 | 0.1% |
Icelander | 1 | 0.0% |
Indian (Asian) | 13 | 0.1% |
Indonesian | 4 | 0.0% |
Irish | 810 | 5.2% |
Italian | 112 | 0.7% |
Jamaican | 5 | 0.0% |
Korean | 15 | 0.1% |
Latvian | 1 | 0.0% |
Luxembourger | 1 | 0.0% |
Malaysian | 2 | 0.0% |
Mexican | 458 | 3.0% |
Mexican American Indian | 14 | 0.1% |
Native Hawaiian | 8 | 0.1% |
Navajo | 1 | 0.0% |
Northern European | 41 | 0.3% |
Norwegian | 1,852 | 12.0% |
Osage | 3 | 0.0% |
Pakistani | 9 | 0.1% |
Pennsylvania German | 20 | 0.1% |
Polish | 324 | 2.1% |
Portuguese | 6 | 0.0% |
Puerto Rican | 25 | 0.2% |
Romanian | 10 | 0.1% |
Russian | 22 | 0.1% |
Scandinavian | 212 | 1.4% |
Scotch-Irish | 84 | 0.5% |
Scottish | 118 | 0.8% |
Serbian | 2 | 0.0% |
Sioux | 772 | 5.0% |
Slavic | 2 | 0.0% |
Slovak | 10 | 0.1% |
South African | 6 | 0.0% |
South American | 14 | 0.1% |
Spaniard | 27 | 0.2% |
Sri Lankan | 6 | 0.0% |
Subsaharan African | 6 | 0.0% |
Swedish | 492 | 3.2% |
Swiss | 28 | 0.2% |
Thai | 20 | 0.1% |
Ukrainian | 4 | 0.0% |
Welsh | 58 | 0.4% | View All 75 Rows |
Immigrants in Redwood County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Redwood County came from Asia (231 | 1.5%), South Eastern Asia (175 | 1.1%), Laos (128 | 0.8%), Europe (54 | 0.4%), and Latin America (48 | 0.3%), together accounting for 4.1% of all Redwood County residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Africa | 9 | 0.1% |
Asia | 231 | 1.5% |
Belgium | 1 | 0.0% |
Belize | 4 | 0.0% |
Canada | 32 | 0.2% |
Caribbean | 5 | 0.0% |
Central America | 29 | 0.2% |
China | 5 | 0.0% |
Colombia | 14 | 0.1% |
Eastern Africa | 1 | 0.0% |
Eastern Asia | 21 | 0.1% |
Eastern Europe | 18 | 0.1% |
Ethiopia | 1 | 0.0% |
Europe | 54 | 0.4% |
Germany | 14 | 0.1% |
Honduras | 7 | 0.1% |
India | 35 | 0.2% |
Italy | 11 | 0.1% |
Jamaica | 5 | 0.0% |
Korea | 16 | 0.1% |
Laos | 128 | 0.8% |
Latin America | 48 | 0.3% |
Mexico | 18 | 0.1% |
Oceania | 5 | 0.0% |
Philippines | 14 | 0.1% |
Russia | 15 | 0.1% |
South Africa | 8 | 0.1% |
South America | 14 | 0.1% |
South Central Asia | 35 | 0.2% |
South Eastern Asia | 175 | 1.1% |
Southern Europe | 21 | 0.1% |
Spain | 10 | 0.1% |
Thailand | 22 | 0.1% |
Ukraine | 3 | 0.0% |
Vietnam | 2 | 0.0% |
Western Europe | 15 | 0.1% | View All 36 Rows |
Sex and Age in Redwood County
Sex and Age in Redwood County
The most populous age groups in Redwood County are 10 to 14 Years (660 | 8.5%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (571 | 7.4%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 520 (6.7%) | 474 (6.2%) |
5 to 9 Years | 441 (5.7%) | 565 (7.4%) |
10 to 14 Years | 660 (8.5%) | 537 (7.0%) |
15 to 19 Years | 549 (7.1%) | 500 (6.5%) |
20 to 24 Years | 431 (5.6%) | 383 (5.0%) |
25 to 29 Years | 385 (5.0%) | 417 (5.4%) |
30 to 34 Years | 426 (5.5%) | 390 (5.1%) |
35 to 39 Years | 543 (7.0%) | 427 (5.6%) |
40 to 44 Years | 335 (4.3%) | 385 (5.0%) |
45 to 49 Years | 392 (5.1%) | 381 (5.0%) |
50 to 54 Years | 479 (6.2%) | 396 (5.2%) |
55 to 59 Years | 548 (7.1%) | 453 (5.9%) |
60 to 64 Years | 531 (6.9%) | 571 (7.4%) |
65 to 69 Years | 537 (6.9%) | 476 (6.2%) |
70 to 74 Years | 347 (4.5%) | 450 (5.9%) |
75 to 79 Years | 268 (3.5%) | 324 (4.2%) |
80 to 84 Years | 190 (2.5%) | 163 (2.1%) |
85 Years and over | 169 (2.2%) | 385 (5.0%) |
Total | 7,751 (100.0%) | 7,677 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Redwood County
Median Family Size in Redwood County
The median family size in Redwood County is 3.12 persons per family, with married-couple families (3,249 | 82.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.13 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (406 | 10.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.01 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 3,249 (82.7%) | 3.13 |
Single Male/Father | 272 (6.9%) | 3.08 |
Single Female/Mother | 406 (10.3%) | 3.01 |
Total Families | 3,927 (100.0%) | 3.12 |
Median Household Size in Redwood County
The median household size in Redwood County is 2.47 persons per household, with single male/father households (272 | 4.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.47 persons per household. non-family households (2,148 | 35.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.16 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 3,249 (53.5%) | 3.15 |
Single Male/Father | 272 (4.5%) | 3.47 |
Single Female/Mother | 406 (6.7%) | 3.37 |
Non-family | 2,148 (35.4%) | 1.16 |
Total Households | 6,075 (100.0%) | 2.47 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Redwood County
Out of a total of 6,075 households in Redwood County, 3,927 (64.6%) are family households, while 2,148 (35.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,105, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,879.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 1,879 (30.9%) |
2-Person Households | 2,105 (34.6%) | 240 (4.0%) |
3-Person Households | 642 (10.6%) | 27 (0.4%) |
4-Person Households | 514 (8.5%) | 2 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 363 (6.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 169 (2.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 134 (2.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 3,927 (64.6%) | 2,148 (35.4%) |
Female Fertility in Redwood County
Fertility by Age in Redwood County
Average fertility rate in Redwood County is 62.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 104.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 68.5% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 124 (68.5%) | 104.0 |
35 to 50 years | 57 (31.5%) | 46.0 |
Total | 181 (100.0%) | 62.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Redwood County
79.6% of women with births (181) in Redwood County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 28.2% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 3.5% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 89 (71.8%) | 35 (28.2%) |
35 to 50 years | 55 (96.5%) | 2 (3.5%) |
Total | 144 (79.6%) | 37 (20.4%) |
Fertility by Education in Redwood County
Average fertility rate in Redwood County is 62.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 101.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 21.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 38.1% of all women with births.
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 10 (5.5%) | 21.0 |
High School Diploma | 32 (17.7%) | 45.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 69 (38.1%) | 73.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 52 (28.7%) | 82.0 |
Graduate Degree | 18 (9.9%) | 101.0 |
Total | 181 (100.0%) | 62.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Redwood County
20.4% of women with births in Redwood County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 56.2% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 6 (60.0%) | 4 (40.0%) |
High School Diploma | 14 (43.8%) | 18 (56.2%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 57 (82.6%) | 12 (17.4%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 49 (94.2%) | 3 (5.8%) |
Graduate Degree | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 144 (79.6%) | 37 (20.4%) |
Income in Redwood County
Income Overview in Redwood County
Per Capita Income in Redwood County is $33,175, while median incomes of families and households are $82,644 and $65,617 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 15,428 | $33,175 |
Median Family Income | 3,927 | $82,644 |
Mean Family Income | 3,927 | $99,645 |
Median Household Income | 6,075 | $65,617 |
Mean Household Income | 6,075 | $80,890 |
Income Deficit | 3,927 | $11,449 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 15,428 | 34.00% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 15,428 | 66.00¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 15,428 | 0.42 |
Earnings by Sex in Redwood County
Average Earnings in Redwood County are $38,210, $45,315 for men and $29,910 for women, a difference of 34.0%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 4,396 (54.0%) | $45,315 |
Female | 3,747 (46.0%) | $29,910 |
Total | 8,143 (100.0%) | $38,210 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Redwood County
The most common earnings brackets in Redwood County are $100,000+ for men (497 | 11.3%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (301 | 8.0%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 249 (5.7%) | 242 (6.5%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 115 (2.6%) | 165 (4.4%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 146 (3.3%) | 160 (4.3%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 79 (1.8%) | 135 (3.6%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 136 (3.1%) | 126 (3.4%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 93 (2.1%) | 144 (3.8%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 66 (1.5%) | 181 (4.8%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 65 (1.5%) | 106 (2.8%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 74 (1.7%) | 167 (4.5%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 149 (3.4%) | 152 (4.1%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 217 (4.9%) | 301 (8.0%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 257 (5.9%) | 194 (5.2%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 248 (5.6%) | 267 (7.1%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 277 (6.3%) | 191 (5.1%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 316 (7.2%) | 260 (6.9%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 190 (4.3%) | 171 (4.6%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 494 (11.2%) | 255 (6.8%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 322 (7.3%) | 221 (5.9%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 406 (9.2%) | 173 (4.6%) |
$100,000+ | 497 (11.3%) | 136 (3.6%) |
Total | 4,396 (100.0%) | 3,747 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Redwood County
Average earnings in Redwood County are $49,192 for men and $35,490 for women, a difference of 27.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $107,788, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $38,333. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $60,833, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $23,320.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $38,333 | $28,000 |
High School Diploma | $43,188 | $23,320 |
College or Associate's Degree | $48,778 | $33,182 |
Bachelor's Degree | $66,012 | $46,705 |
Graduate Degree | $107,788 | $60,833 |
Total | $49,192 | $35,490 |
Family Income in Redwood County
Family Income Brackets in Redwood County
According to the Redwood County family income data, there are 880 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 51 families (1.3%) belonging to this category.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 94 | 2.4% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 51 | 1.3% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 130 | 3.3% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 220 | 5.6% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 432 | 11.0% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 781 | 19.9% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 691 | 17.6% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 880 | 22.4% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 436 | 11.1% |
$200,000+ | 216 | 5.5% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Redwood County
5-person families (361 | 9.2%) account for the highest median family income in Redwood County with $113,750 per family, while 2-person families (2,201 | 56.0%) have the highest median income of $37,961 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 2,201 (56.0%) | $75,922 |
3-Person Families | 609 (15.5%) | $78,304 |
4-Person Families | 487 (12.4%) | $109,792 |
5-Person Families | 361 (9.2%) | $113,750 |
6-Person Families | 185 (4.7%) | $97,708 |
7+ Person Families | 84 (2.1%) | $57,500 |
Total | 3,927 (100.0%) | $82,644 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Redwood County
The median family income in Redwood County is $82,644, with families comprising 3+ earners (386) having the highest median family income of $120,227, while families with no earners (585) have the lowest median family income of $48,482, accounting for 9.8% and 14.9% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 585 (14.9%) | $48,482 |
1 Earner | 1,055 (26.9%) | $61,066 |
2 Earners | 1,901 (48.4%) | $101,375 |
3+ Earners | 386 (9.8%) | $120,227 |
Total | 3,927 (100.0%) | $82,644 |
Household Income in Redwood County
Household Income Brackets in Redwood County
With 1,276 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Redwood County, accounting for 21.0% of all households. In contrast, only 213 households (3.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 298 | 4.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 213 | 3.5% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 468 | 7.7% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 547 | 9.0% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 753 | 12.4% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 1,276 | 21.0% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 838 | 13.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 996 | 16.4% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 462 | 7.6% |
$200,000+ | 225 | 3.7% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Redwood County
The median household income in Redwood County is $65,617, with the highest median household income of $77,283 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,658 households (27.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $33,333, with 252 households (4.2%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 252 (4.2%) | $33,333 |
25 to 44 Years | 1,658 (27.3%) | $77,283 |
45 to 64 Years | 2,145 (35.3%) | $73,862 |
65+ Years | 2,020 (33.3%) | $47,813 |
Total | 6,075 (100.0%) | $65,617 |
Poverty in Redwood County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Redwood County
With 10.2% poverty level for males and 10.0% for females among the residents of Redwood County, 18 to 24 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 127 males (20.2%) and 27 females (20.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 62 (12.4%) | 40 (8.6%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 27 (20.9%) |
6 to 11 Years | 104 (17.8%) | 83 (13.3%) |
12 to 14 Years | 12 (3.0%) | 26 (8.1%) |
15 Years | 7 (6.2%) | 5 (7.6%) |
16 and 17 Years | 11 (4.8%) | 8 (3.2%) |
18 to 24 Years | 127 (20.2%) | 89 (15.8%) |
25 to 34 Years | 71 (8.9%) | 136 (16.9%) |
35 to 44 Years | 107 (12.5%) | 46 (5.7%) |
45 to 54 Years | 66 (7.7%) | 45 (5.8%) |
55 to 64 Years | 85 (7.9%) | 71 (7.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 69 (7.9%) | 50 (5.6%) |
75 Years and over | 49 (8.4%) | 123 (16.3%) |
Total | 770 (10.2%) | 749 (10.0%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Redwood County
According to the poverty statistics in Redwood County, males aged 5 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 96.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 439 (87.6%) | 426 (91.4%) |
5 Years | 96 (100.0%) | 102 (79.1%) |
6 to 11 Years | 481 (82.2%) | 542 (86.7%) |
12 to 14 Years | 381 (97.0%) | 294 (91.9%) |
15 Years | 106 (93.8%) | 61 (92.4%) |
16 and 17 Years | 220 (95.2%) | 244 (96.8%) |
18 to 24 Years | 501 (79.8%) | 476 (84.3%) |
25 to 34 Years | 727 (91.1%) | 671 (83.2%) |
35 to 44 Years | 752 (87.5%) | 766 (94.3%) |
45 to 54 Years | 789 (92.3%) | 732 (94.2%) |
55 to 64 Years | 987 (92.1%) | 949 (93.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 801 (92.1%) | 850 (94.4%) |
75 Years and over | 533 (91.6%) | 634 (83.8%) |
Total | 6,813 (89.8%) | 6,747 (90.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Redwood County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Redwood County show that 3.8% or 122 of the total 3,249 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 14.7%, comprising of 11 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.6%, which includes 19 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 1,961 (96.6%) | 69 (3.4%) |
1 or 2 Children | 714 (97.4%) | 19 (2.6%) |
3 or 4 Children | 388 (94.4%) | 23 (5.6%) |
5 or more Children | 64 (85.3%) | 11 (14.7%) |
Total | 3,127 (96.2%) | 122 (3.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Redwood County
According to the poverty data in Redwood County, 20.2% or 55 single-father households and 17.5% or 71 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 households (29.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 9 (8.3%) | 23 (13.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 20 (16.1%) | 34 (19.1%) |
3 or 4 Children | 19 (59.4%) | 13 (29.5%) |
5 or more Children | 7 (100.0%) | 1 (14.3%) |
Total | 55 (20.2%) | 71 (17.5%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Redwood County
The poverty data for Redwood County shows that 122 of the married-couple family households (3.8%) and 126 of the single-parent households (18.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 households (14.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 household (57.1%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 69 (3.4%) | 32 (11.2%) |
1 or 2 Children | 19 (2.6%) | 54 (17.9%) |
3 or 4 Children | 23 (5.6%) | 32 (42.1%) |
5 or more Children | 11 (14.7%) | 8 (57.1%) |
Total | 122 (3.8%) | 126 (18.6%) |
Employment Characteristics in Redwood County
Employment by Class of Employer in Redwood County
Among the 7,246 employed individuals in Redwood County, private company employees (4,424 | 61.1%), self-employed (not incorporated) (779 | 10.7%), and local government employees (661 | 9.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 4,424 | 61.1% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 367 | 5.1% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 779 | 10.7% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 613 | 8.5% |
Local Government Employees | 661 | 9.1% |
State Government Employees | 269 | 3.7% |
Federal Government Employees | 101 | 1.4% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 32 | 0.4% |
Total | 7,246 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Redwood County
According to the labor force statistics for Redwood County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (12,051), 62.1% or 7,484 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.7% or 127 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 85.0% or 692 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 2.8% or 11 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 391 (45.0%) | 11 (2.8%) |
20 to 24 Years | 692 (85.0%) | 18 (2.6%) |
25 to 29 Years | 653 (81.4%) | 6 (0.9%) |
30 to 34 Years | 666 (81.6%) | 17 (2.6%) |
35 to 44 Years | 1,411 (83.5%) | 25 (1.8%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1,383 (83.9%) | 30 (2.2%) |
55 to 59 Years | 790 (78.9%) | 14 (1.8%) |
60 to 64 Years | 758 (68.8%) | 6 (0.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 563 (31.1%) | 2 (0.4%) |
75 Years and over | 178 (11.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 7,484 (62.1%) | 127 (1.7%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Redwood County
According to labor force statistics for Redwood County, 80.2% of individuals (5,661) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (7,059) are in the labor force, with 1.7% or 96 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.0% or 1,429 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.0% or 17 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 242 (62.5%) | 27 (7.0%) |
High School Diploma | 1,637 (73.9%) | 60 (2.7%) |
College / Associate Degree | 2,353 (83.6%) | 37 (1.3%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,429 (87.0%) | 7 (0.4%) |
Total | 5,661 (80.2%) | 120 (1.7%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Redwood County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Redwood County are Management (928 | 12.6%), Community & Social Service (810 | 11.0%), Education Instruction & Library (503 | 6.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (388 | 5.3%), and Business & Financial (254 | 3.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Redwood County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (90.9%), Life, Physical & Social Science (88.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (83.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (90.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (90.2%), and Health Technologists (85.1%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 707 (76.2%) | 221 (23.8%) |
Business & Financial | 99 (39.0%) | 155 (61.0%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 130 (83.3%) | 26 (16.7%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 26 (65.0%) | 14 (35.0%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 40 (90.9%) | 4 (9.1%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 64 (88.9%) | 8 (11.1%) |
Community & Social Service | 170 (21.0%) | 640 (79.0%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 42 (20.5%) | 163 (79.5%) |
Legal Services & Support | 15 (51.7%) | 14 (48.3%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 106 (21.1%) | 397 (78.9%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 7 (9.6%) | 66 (90.4%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 38 (9.8%) | 350 (90.2%) |
Health Technologists | 28 (14.9%) | 160 (85.1%) |
Total (Category) | 1,144 (45.1%) | 1,392 (54.9%) |
Total (Overall) | 3,972 (54.0%) | 3,382 (46.0%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Redwood County are Healthcare Support (321 | 4.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (275 | 3.7%), Food Preparation & Serving (249 | 3.4%), Personal Care & Service (211 | 2.9%), and Security & Protection (139 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Redwood County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (99.0%), Security & Protection (83.5%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (51.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (91.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (75.9%), and Healthcare Support (72.9%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 87 (27.1%) | 234 (72.9%) |
Security & Protection | 116 (83.5%) | 23 (16.6%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 13 (37.1%) | 22 (62.9%) |
Law Enforcement | 103 (99.0%) | 1 (1.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 60 (24.1%) | 189 (75.9%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 142 (51.6%) | 133 (48.4%) |
Personal Care & Service | 19 (9.0%) | 192 (91.0%) |
Total (Category) | 424 (35.5%) | 771 (64.5%) |
Total (Overall) | 3,972 (54.0%) | 3,382 (46.0%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Redwood County are Office & Administration (725 | 9.9%), and Sales & Related (593 | 8.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 289 (48.7%) | 304 (51.3%) |
Office & Administration | 105 (14.5%) | 620 (85.5%) |
Total (Category) | 394 (29.9%) | 924 (70.1%) |
Total (Overall) | 3,972 (54.0%) | 3,382 (46.0%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Redwood County are Construction & Extraction (588 | 8.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (337 | 4.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (267 | 3.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 225 (84.3%) | 42 (15.7%) |
Construction & Extraction | 562 (95.6%) | 26 (4.4%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 333 (98.8%) | 4 (1.2%) |
Total (Category) | 1,120 (94.0%) | 72 (6.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 3,972 (54.0%) | 3,382 (46.0%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Redwood County are Production (557 | 7.6%), Transportation (362 | 4.9%), and Material Moving (194 | 2.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 419 (75.2%) | 138 (24.8%) |
Transportation | 322 (88.9%) | 40 (11.1%) |
Material Moving | 149 (76.8%) | 45 (23.2%) |
Total (Category) | 890 (80.0%) | 223 (20.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 3,972 (54.0%) | 3,382 (46.0%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Redwood County
Employment Industries in Redwood County
The major employment industries in Redwood County include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,109 | 15.1%), Manufacturing (881 | 12.0%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (837 | 11.4%), Retail Trade (748 | 10.2%), and Educational Services (655 | 8.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Redwood County
The Redwood County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (91.0%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (87.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (84.1%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (78.7%), and Educational Services (76.5%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 729 (87.1%) | 108 (12.9%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 14 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 525 (91.0%) | 52 (9.0%) |
Manufacturing | 676 (76.7%) | 205 (23.3%) |
Wholesale Trade | 206 (81.4%) | 47 (18.6%) |
Retail Trade | 323 (43.2%) | 425 (56.8%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 295 (84.5%) | 54 (15.5%) |
Utilities | 35 (83.3%) | 7 (16.7%) |
Information | 30 (36.6%) | 52 (63.4%) |
Finance & Insurance | 119 (37.0%) | 203 (63.0%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 13 (21.3%) | 48 (78.7%) |
Professional & Scientific | 51 (33.8%) | 100 (66.2%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 57 (50.0%) | 57 (50.0%) |
Educational Services | 154 (23.5%) | 501 (76.5%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 176 (15.9%) | 933 (84.1%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 80 (36.7%) | 138 (63.3%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 99 (29.8%) | 233 (70.2%) |
Public Administration | 199 (65.9%) | 103 (34.1%) |
Total | 3,972 (54.0%) | 3,382 (46.0%) |
Education in Redwood County
School Enrollment in Redwood County
The most common levels of schooling among the 3,627 students in Redwood County are middle school (913 | 25.2%), high school (853 | 23.5%), and elementary school (805 | 22.2%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 372 | 10.3% |
Kindergarten | 189 | 5.2% |
Elementary School | 805 | 22.2% |
Middle School | 913 | 25.2% |
High School | 853 | 23.5% |
College / Undergraduate | 436 | 12.0% |
Graduate / Professional | 59 | 1.6% |
Total | 3,627 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Redwood County
Out of a total of 3,627 students who are enrolled in schools in Redwood County, 482 (13.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 3,145 (86.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 56 (22.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 70 (92.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 192 (77.4%) | 56 (22.6%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 812 (85.3%) | 140 (14.7%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 1,050 (89.7%) | 121 (10.3%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 598 (90.7%) | 61 (9.3%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 166 (77.6%) | 48 (22.4%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 151 (80.3%) | 37 (19.7%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 70 (92.1%) | 6 (7.9%) |
35 Years and over | 106 (89.1%) | 13 (10.9%) |
Total | 3,145 (86.7%) | 482 (13.3%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Redwood County
Education (588 | 26.1%), business (313 | 13.9%), bio, nature & agricultural (311 | 13.8%), science & technology (251 | 11.1%), and arts & humanities (192 | 8.5%) are the most common fields of study among 2,253 individuals in Redwood County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 38 | 1.7% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 311 | 13.8% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 47 | 2.1% |
Psychology | 86 | 3.8% |
Social Sciences | 115 | 5.1% |
Engineering | 69 | 3.1% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 27 | 1.2% |
Science & Technology | 251 | 11.1% |
Business | 313 | 13.9% |
Education | 588 | 26.1% |
Literature & Languages | 60 | 2.7% |
Liberal Arts & History | 84 | 3.7% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 33 | 1.5% |
Communications | 39 | 1.7% |
Arts & Humanities | 192 | 8.5% |
Total | 2,253 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Redwood County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Redwood County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Redwood County are males with 2 vehicles (1,643, accounting for 42.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,314, making up 49.9%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 46 (1.2%) | 70 (2.1%) |
1 Vehicle | 534 (13.7%) | 433 (13.2%) |
2 Vehicles | 1,643 (42.1%) | 1,314 (40.0%) |
3 Vehicles | 947 (24.2%) | 846 (25.7%) |
4 Vehicles | 451 (11.6%) | 404 (12.3%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 285 (7.3%) | 222 (6.8%) |
Total | 3,906 (100.0%) | 3,289 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Redwood County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Redwood County are 5 to 9 minutes (1,780 commuters, 27.5%), 10 to 14 minutes (862 commuters, 13.3%), and less than 5 minutes (859 commuters, 13.3%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 859 | 13.3% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 1,780 | 27.5% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 862 | 13.3% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 708 | 10.9% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 723 | 11.2% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 278 | 4.3% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 522 | 8.1% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 179 | 2.8% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 119 | 1.8% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 144 | 2.2% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 203 | 3.1% |
90 or more Minutes | 106 | 1.6% |
Commute Time by Sex in Redwood County
The most common commute times in Redwood County are 5 to 9 minutes (918 commuters, 26.3%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (862 commuters, 28.8%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 438 (12.6%) | 421 (14.1%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 918 (26.3%) | 862 (28.8%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 510 (14.6%) | 352 (11.7%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 380 (10.9%) | 328 (11.0%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 417 (12.0%) | 306 (10.2%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 150 (4.3%) | 128 (4.3%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 247 (7.1%) | 275 (9.2%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 97 (2.8%) | 82 (2.7%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 51 (1.5%) | 68 (2.3%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 72 (2.1%) | 72 (2.4%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 136 (3.9%) | 67 (2.2%) |
90 or more Minutes | 72 (2.1%) | 34 (1.1%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Redwood County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Redwood County are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (609, 17.5%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (749, 25.0%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 157 (4.5%) | 91 (3.0%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 163 (4.7%) | 81 (2.7%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 218 (6.2%) | 88 (2.9%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 426 (12.2%) | 123 (4.1%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 609 (17.5%) | 379 (12.7%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 569 (16.3%) | 453 (15.1%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 524 (15.0%) | 749 (25.0%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 339 (9.7%) | 384 (12.8%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 93 (2.7%) | 96 (3.2%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 85 (2.4%) | 194 (6.5%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 27 (0.8%) | 65 (2.2%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 10 (0.3%) | 11 (0.4%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 100 (2.9%) | 161 (5.4%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 168 (4.8%) | 120 (4.0%) |
Total | 3,488 (100.0%) | 2,995 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Redwood County
Occupancy by Ownership in Redwood County
Of the total 6,075 dwellings in Redwood County, owner-occupied units account for 4,864 (80.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,211 (19.9%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 4,864 | 80.1% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 1,211 | 19.9% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 6,075 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Redwood County
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 1,879 | 30.9% |
2-Person Household | 2,345 | 38.6% |
3-Person Household | 669 | 11.0% |
4+ Person Household | 1,182 | 19.5% |
Total Housing Units | 6,075 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Redwood County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 1,258 (66.9%) | 621 (33.1%) |
2-Person Household | 2,010 (85.7%) | 335 (14.3%) |
3-Person Household | 556 (83.1%) | 113 (16.9%) |
4+ Person Household | 1,040 (88.0%) | 142 (12.0%) |
Total Housing Units | 4,864 (80.1%) | 1,211 (19.9%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Redwood County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 275 (72.9%) | 102 (27.1%) |
High School Diploma | 1,619 (76.1%) | 507 (23.8%) |
College/Associate Degree | 1,844 (82.6%) | 388 (17.4%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,126 (84.0%) | 214 (16.0%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Redwood County
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 1,045 | 17.2% |
35 to 44 Years | 865 | 14.2% |
45 to 54 Years | 882 | 14.5% |
55 to 64 Years | 1,263 | 20.8% |
65 to 74 Years | 1,072 | 17.6% |
75 to 84 Years | 626 | 10.3% |
85 Years and Over | 322 | 5.3% |
Total | 6,075 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Redwood County
Median Income by Occupancy in Redwood County
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 4,864 (80.1%) | $72,671 |
Renter-Occupied | 1,211 (19.9%) | $35,587 |
Average | 6,075 (100.0%) | $65,617 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Redwood County
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 78 (1.6%) | 80 (6.6%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 51 (1.1%) | 89 (7.3%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 123 (2.5%) | 88 (7.3%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 140 (2.9%) | 115 (9.5%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 124 (2.5%) | 86 (7.1%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 413 (8.5%) | 136 (11.2%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 561 (11.5%) | 194 (16.0%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 1,051 (21.6%) | 226 (18.7%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 731 (15.0%) | 105 (8.7%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 934 (19.2%) | 64 (5.3%) |
$150,000 or more | 658 (13.5%) | 28 (2.3%) |
Total | 4,864 (100.0%) | 1,211 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Redwood County
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 361 (7.4%) | 53 (4.4%) |
$300 to $499 | 839 (17.2%) | 133 (11.0%) |
$500 to $799 | 1,385 (28.5%) | 384 (31.7%) |
$800 to $999 | 550 (11.3%) | 203 (16.8%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 996 (20.5%) | 246 (20.3%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 460 (9.5%) | 12 (1.0%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 148 (3.0%) | 29 (2.4%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 68 (1.4%) | 2 (0.2%) |
$3,000 or more | 57 (1.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 4,864 (100.0%) | 1,211 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Redwood County
Housing Structures in Redwood County
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 5,155 | 84.9% |
Single Unit, Attached | 171 | 2.8% |
2 Unit Apartments | 24 | 0.4% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 76 | 1.3% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 78 | 1.3% |
10 or more Apartments | 393 | 6.5% |
Mobile Home / Other | 178 | 2.9% |
Total | 6,075 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Redwood County
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 4,622 (89.7%) | 533 (10.3%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 31 (18.1%) | 140 (81.9%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 2 (8.3%) | 22 (91.7%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 76 (100.0%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 78 (100.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 57 (14.5%) | 336 (85.5%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 152 (85.4%) | 26 (14.6%) |
Total | 4,864 (80.1%) | 1,211 (19.9%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Redwood County
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 8 (0.2%) | 17 (1.4%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 102 (2.1%) | 261 (21.5%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 1,018 (20.9%) | 474 (39.1%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 1,492 (30.7%) | 274 (22.6%) |
8 or more Rooms | 2,244 (46.1%) | 185 (15.3%) |
Total | 4,864 (100.0%) | 1,211 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Redwood County
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 1,821 (37.4%) | 418 (34.5%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 1,756 (36.1%) | 195 (16.1%) |
Electricity | 785 (16.1%) | 494 (40.8%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 326 (6.7%) | 28 (2.3%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (0.3%) |
All other Fuels | 154 (3.2%) | 55 (4.5%) |
No Fuel Used | 22 (0.4%) | 17 (1.4%) |
Total | 4,864 (100.0%) | 1,211 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Redwood County
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 96 (2.0%) | 162 (13.4%) |
1 Vehicle | 1,015 (20.9%) | 654 (54.0%) |
2 Vehicles | 2,128 (43.8%) | 268 (22.1%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 1,625 (33.4%) | 127 (10.5%) |
Total | 4,864 (100.0%) | 1,211 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Redwood County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Redwood County
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 2,679 | 2,185 |
Median Property Value | $130,500 | $146,200 |
Median Household Income | $64,136 | $382 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $532 | $53 |
Real Estate Taxes | $1,334 | $113 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Redwood County
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 452 (16.9%) | 145 (6.6%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 604 (22.6%) | 571 (26.1%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 1,280 (47.8%) | 1,161 (53.1%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 216 (8.1%) | 252 (11.5%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 75 (2.8%) | 38 (1.7%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 20 (0.7%) | 8 (0.4%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 32 (1.2%) | 10 (0.5%) |
Total | 2,679 (100.0%) | 2,185 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Redwood County
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 89 (3.3%) | 37 (1.7%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 291 (10.9%) | 40 (1.8%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 303 (11.3%) | 96 (4.4%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 320 (11.9%) | 110 (5.0%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 593 (22.1%) | 241 (11.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 424 (15.8%) | 458 (21.0%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 383 (14.3%) | 307 (14.1%) |
$150,000 or more | 276 (10.3%) | 551 (25.2%) |
Total | 2,679 (100.0%) | 2,185 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Redwood County
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 1,280 (47.8%) | 88,009 (4,027.9%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 420 (15.7%) | 1,260 (57.7%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 316 (11.8%) | 467 (21.4%) |
4.0x or more | 642 (24.0%) | 165 (7.5%) |
Total | 2,679 (100.0%) | 2,185 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Redwood County
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 653 (24.4%) | 8 (0.4%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 737 (27.5%) | 480 (22.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 1,104 (41.2%) | 676 (30.9%) |
Total | 2,679 (100.0%) | 2,185 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Redwood County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Redwood County
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 1,131 (92.6%) | 90 (7.4%) |
6 to 18 Years | 2,661 (93.6%) | 183 (6.4%) |
19 to 25 Years | 932 (85.2%) | 162 (14.8%) |
26 to 34 Years | 1,361 (91.0%) | 135 (9.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 1,487 (89.0%) | 184 (11.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1,482 (90.8%) | 150 (9.2%) |
55 to 64 Years | 1,964 (93.9%) | 128 (6.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,760 (99.4%) | 10 (0.6%) |
75 Years and older | 1,336 (99.8%) | 3 (0.2%) |
Total | 14,114 (93.1%) | 1,045 (6.9%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Redwood County
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 1,131 (92.6%) | 90 (7.4%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 2,661 (93.6%) | 183 (6.4%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 932 (85.2%) | 162 (14.8%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Redwood County
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 1,248 (86.5%) | 195 (13.5%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 2,320 (91.9%) | 205 (8.1%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 2,829 (90.8%) | 285 (9.1%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 2,329 (93.6%) | 159 (6.4%) |
$100,000 and over | 5,261 (96.3%) | 201 (3.7%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Redwood County
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 436 (35.7%) | 780 (63.9%) |
6 to 18 Years | 1,000 (35.2%) | 1,853 (65.1%) |
19 to 25 Years | 220 (20.1%) | 732 (66.9%) |
25 to 34 Years | 367 (24.5%) | 1,082 (72.3%) |
35 to 44 Years | 395 (23.6%) | 1,185 (70.9%) |
45 to 54 Years | 268 (16.4%) | 1,275 (78.1%) |
55 to 64 Years | 466 (22.3%) | 1,634 (78.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,695 (95.8%) | 1,172 (66.2%) |
75 Years and over | 1,332 (99.5%) | 972 (72.6%) |
Total | 6,179 (40.8%) | 10,685 (70.5%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Redwood County
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 4 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 91 (6.3%) | 58 (4.1%) |
18 to 34 Years | 83 (5.8%) | 108 (7.9%) |
35 to 64 Years | 301 (10.8%) | 271 (10.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 201 (23.1%) | 109 (12.1%) |
75 Years and over | 239 (41.1%) | 249 (32.9%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Redwood County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 4 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 21 (1.5%) | 3 (0.2%) |
18 to 34 Years | 20 (1.4%) | 1 (0.1%) |
35 to 64 Years | 67 (2.4%) | 36 (1.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 84 (9.7%) | 22 (2.4%) |
75 Years and over | 146 (25.1%) | 93 (12.3%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 27 (1.9%) |
18 to 34 Years | 10 (0.7%) | 11 (0.8%) |
35 to 64 Years | 21 (0.7%) | 26 (1.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 15 (1.7%) | 5 (0.6%) |
75 Years and over | 75 (12.9%) | 37 (4.9%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 76 (5.3%) | 40 (2.8%) |
18 to 34 Years | 47 (3.3%) | 81 (5.9%) |
35 to 64 Years | 115 (4.1%) | 120 (4.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 36 (4.1%) | 20 (2.2%) |
75 Years and over | 66 (11.3%) | 51 (6.7%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 4 (0.3%) | 24 (1.7%) |
18 to 34 Years | 5 (0.4%) | 21 (1.5%) |
35 to 64 Years | 139 (5.0%) | 161 (6.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 97 (11.2%) | 71 (7.9%) |
75 Years and over | 135 (23.2%) | 192 (25.4%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 4 (0.3%) | 27 (1.9%) |
18 to 34 Years | 6 (0.4%) | 32 (2.3%) |
35 to 64 Years | 41 (1.5%) | 77 (2.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 24 (2.8%) | 17 (1.9%) |
75 Years and over | 85 (14.6%) | 38 (5.0%) |
Technology Access in Redwood County
Computing Device Access in Redwood County
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 4,575 | 75.3% |
Smartphone | 5,091 | 83.8% |
Tablet | 3,447 | 56.7% |
No Computing Device | 550 | 9.0% |
Total | 6,075 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Redwood County
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 19 | 0.3% |
Broadband Home | 3,552 | 58.5% |
Cellular Data Only | 606 | 10.0% |
Satellite Internet | 1,022 | 16.8% |
No Internet | 1,037 | 17.1% |
Total | 6,075 | 100.0% |
Redwood County Summary
Redwood County is located in the southwestern corner of Minnesota, and is bordered by Lyon County to the north, Yellow Medicine County to the east, Cottonwood County to the south, and Lincoln County to the west. The county seat is Redwood Falls, and the county has a total area of 576 square miles, of which 574 square miles is land and 2 square miles is water. As of the 2010 census, the population of Redwood County was 16,059.
History
Redwood County was established in 1866 and was named after the Redwood River, which flows through the county. The county was originally inhabited by the Dakota Sioux, who were forced to cede the land to the United States in the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux in 1851. The first settlers arrived in the area in the late 1850s, and the county was officially organized in 1866.
The county was initially an agricultural area, with the majority of the population living on farms. The county was also home to several small towns, including Redwood Falls, which was established in 1872 and became the county seat. The county also had several small lumber mills, which provided employment for many of the residents.
Geography
Redwood County is located in the southwestern corner of Minnesota, and is bordered by Lyon County to the north, Yellow Medicine County to the east, Cottonwood County to the south, and Lincoln County to the west. The county has a total area of 576 square miles, of which 574 square miles is land and 2 square miles is water.
The county is mostly flat, with rolling hills in the northern and eastern parts of the county. The Redwood River flows through the county, and there are several small lakes and ponds scattered throughout the county. The county is mostly covered in grasslands, with some areas of deciduous and coniferous forests.
Economy
The economy of Redwood County is largely based on agriculture, with the majority of the population living on farms. The county is home to several large farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, wheat, and hay. The county also has several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and manufacturing plants.
The county is also home to several large employers, including the Redwood Area Hospital, Redwood Area School District, and Redwood County Government. The county also has several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and manufacturing plants.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the population of Redwood County was 16,059. The population is mostly white (94.3%), with small percentages of African American (1.2%), Native American (1.1%), Asian (0.7%), and Hispanic (1.7%) residents. The median household income is $50,945, and the median age is 43.7 years.
The county is mostly rural, with the majority of the population living on farms. The county has several small towns, including Redwood Falls, which is the county seat. The county also has several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and manufacturing plants.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Redwood County?
Total Population of Redwood County is 15,428.
What is the Total Male Population of Redwood County?
Total Male Population of Redwood County is 7,751.
What is the Total Female Population of Redwood County?
Total Female Population of Redwood County is 7,677.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Redwood County?
There are 100.96 Males per 100 Females in Redwood County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Redwood County?
There are 99.05 Females per 100 Males in Redwood County.
What is the Median Population Age in Redwood County?
Median Population Age in Redwood County is 40.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Redwood County
Average Family Size in Redwood County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Redwood County
Average Household Size in Redwood County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Redwood County?
Per Capita income in Redwood County is $33,175.
What is the Median Family Income in Redwood County?
Median Family Income in Redwood County is $82,644.
What is the Median Household income in Redwood County?
Median Household Income in Redwood County is $65,617.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Redwood County?
Income or Wage Gap in Redwood County is 34.0%.
Women in Redwood County earn 66.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Redwood County?
Family Income Deficit in Redwood County is $11,449.
Families that are below poverty line in Redwood County earn $11,449 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Redwood County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Redwood County is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Redwood County?
There are 7,484 People in the Labor Forcein in Redwood County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Redwood County?
62.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Redwood County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Redwood County?
Unemployment Rate in Redwood County is 1.7%.