Meeker County, Minnesota Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 43rd-largest in Minnesota
The population of Meeker County, Minnesota is 23,422 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 43rd-largest county in Minnesota. The median household income is $75,037, the median home value is $228,900, and the median age is 42.3.
The population of Meeker County has grown 0.7% since 2010 (23,333 → 23,491), a +0.05% annualized rate.
23,422
Population
+0.05%
Annual growth
39
People / sq mi
$75,037
Median Income
$228,900
Median Home Value
Meeker County covers 608 sq mi of land at 38.5 people per square mile.
About Meeker County, MN
Meeker County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 13.5% of the population. With 23,422 residents, Meeker County is a county in Minnesota. It ranks #43 among counties in Minnesota by population.
Households take in a median $75,037, comfortably near the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US counties at 5.7%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $228,900, with typical rent around $894.
20.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 7.6%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
Meeker County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Meeker County had a population of 23,333 in 2010 and 23,491 in 2024, a 0.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 23,526 in 2022. Average annual growth rate: 0.05%.
23,491
Population (2024)
23,333
Population (2010)
23,526
Peak (2022)
0.05%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23,333 |
| 2011 | 23,198 |
| 2012 | 23,041 |
| 2013 | 23,091 |
| 2014 | 23,129 |
| 2015 | 23,048 |
| 2016 | 23,081 |
| 2017 | 23,037 |
| 2018 | 23,122 |
| 2019 | 23,166 |
| 2020 | 23,433 |
| 2021 | 23,403 |
| 2022 | 23,526 |
| 2023 | 23,485 |
| 2024 | 23,491 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
42.3
Median Age
48.7%
Female
51.3%
Male
20.8%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.4% · Seniors (65+): 20.8%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $75,037$-12,519 vs state |
| Mean household income | $92,101 |
| Per-capita income | $37,014 |
| Poverty rate | 5.7%+0.2% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.7% |
| Employment-to-population | 63.7% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Meeker County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.8% of workers.
How residents commute
0.3%
Drive alone
2.5%
Carpool
82.3%
Public transit
7.6%
Work from home
24.3 min
Avg commute
Housing
$228,900$-76,600 vs state
Median home value
$894
Median rent
81.0%
Homeownership rate
10,671
Total housing units
85.7%
Occupied
14.3%
Vacant
19.0%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
94.3%
With health insurance
92.8%
With broadband internet
13.5%
Foreign-born
6.5%
Veterans (18+)
12.3%
With a disability
97.4%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
93.7%
High School+
20.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Meeker County, Minnesota has a population of 23,422 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 43rd-largest county in Minnesota. Population density is 39 people per square mile.
The population of Meeker County has grown 0.7% since 2010 (23,333 → 23,491), a +0.05% annualized rate.
The median household income in Meeker County, Minnesota is $75,037, with mean (average) household income of $92,101 and per-capita income of $37,014. 5.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Meeker County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (94.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1.1%), Black or African American (0.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Meeker County, Minnesota is 42.3 years. Residents are 48.7% female and 51.3% male.
The median home value in Meeker County is $228,900 and median monthly rent is $894. 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 10,671 total housing units, 14.3% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Meeker County, Minnesota is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.
Minneapolis is among the largest cities associated with Meeker 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.