Kandiyohi County, Minnesota Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 23rd-largest in Minnesota
The population of Kandiyohi County, Minnesota is 43,757 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 23rd-largest county in Minnesota. The median household income is $75,097, the median home value is $230,500, and the median age is 39.8.
The population of Kandiyohi County has grown 5.8% since 2010 (42,231 → 44,674), a +0.40% annualized rate.
43,757
Population
+0.40%
Annual growth
55
People / sq mi
$75,097
Median Income
$230,500
Median Home Value
Kandiyohi County covers 797 sq mi of land at 54.9 people per square mile.
About Kandiyohi County, MN
Kandiyohi County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 16.2% of the population. With 43,757 residents, Kandiyohi County is a county in Minnesota. It ranks #23 among counties in Minnesota by population.
The typical household earns $75,097 a year, near the US median of $78,538. Only 6.3% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $230,500, with typical rent around $843.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US counties — 27.1% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Around 8.3% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 18 minutes each way.
Kandiyohi County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Kandiyohi County had a population of 42,231 in 2010 and 44,674 in 2024, a 5.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 44,674 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.40%.
44,674
Population (2024)
42,231
Population (2010)
44,674
Peak (2024)
0.40%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 42,231 |
| 2011 | 42,205 |
| 2012 | 42,380 |
| 2013 | 42,463 |
| 2014 | 42,502 |
| 2015 | 42,638 |
| 2016 | 42,672 |
| 2017 | 42,747 |
| 2018 | 42,850 |
| 2019 | 43,137 |
| 2020 | 43,723 |
| 2021 | 43,818 |
| 2022 | 43,904 |
| 2023 | 44,277 |
| 2024 | 44,674 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
39.8
Median Age
49.4%
Female
50.6%
Male
20.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 20.4% · Seniors (65+): 20.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $75,097$-12,459 vs state |
| Mean household income | $93,123 |
| Per-capita income | $37,618 |
| Poverty rate | 6.3%+0.8% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% |
| Employment-to-population | 64.7% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Kandiyohi County is professional & business services, accounting for 27.0% of workers.
How residents commute
1.0%
Drive alone
1.3%
Carpool
78.5%
Public transit
8.3%
Work from home
17.5 min
Avg commute
Housing
$230,500$-75,000 vs state
Median home value
$843
Median rent
72.1%
Homeownership rate
20,212
Total housing units
86.3%
Occupied
13.7%
Vacant
27.9%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.1%
With health insurance
94.3%
With broadband internet
16.2%
Foreign-born
6.2%
Veterans (18+)
14.1%
With a disability
86.3%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
90.8%
High School+
27.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kandiyohi County, Minnesota has a population of 43,757 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 23rd-largest county in Minnesota. Population density is 55 people per square mile.
The population of Kandiyohi County has grown 5.8% since 2010 (42,231 → 44,674), a +0.40% annualized rate.
The median household income in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota is $75,097, with mean (average) household income of $93,123 and per-capita income of $37,618. 6.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Kandiyohi County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (81.1%), Black or African American (5.6%), Hispanic or Latino (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota is 39.8 years. Residents are 49.4% female and 50.6% male.
The median home value in Kandiyohi County is $230,500 and median monthly rent is $843. 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 20,212 total housing units, 13.7% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 27.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.
Minneapolis is among the largest cities associated with Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, with a population of 426,845.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.