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Population Review

Renville County, Minnesota Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 57th-largest in Minnesota

The population of Renville County, Minnesota is 14,587 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 57th-largest county in Minnesota. The median household income is $69,086, the median home value is $151,900, and the median age is 42.1.

The population of Renville County has declined 7.9% since 2010 (15,685 → 14,453), a -0.58% annualized rate.

Renville County within Minnesota · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

14,587

Population

-0.58%

Annual growth

15

People / sq mi

$69,086

Median Income

$151,900

Median Home Value

Renville County covers 983 sq mi of land at 14.8 people per square mile.

About Renville County, MN

Renville County is a county in Minnesota with a population of 14,587. It ranks #57 among counties in Minnesota by population. The median age is 42.1, older than the national median. The population is 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

The median household income in Renville County is $69,086, below the US median of $74,580. 6.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $151,900, with monthly rent averaging $760. The homeownership rate of 79.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Renville County reflects 18.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 20.5 minutes each way.

Renville County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Renville County had a population of 15,685 in 2010 and 14,453 in 2024, a -7.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 15,685 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.58%.

2010 · 16K20102024

14,453

Population (2024)

15,685

Population (2010)

15,685

Peak (2010)

-0.58%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201015,685
201115,429
201215,283
201315,070
201414,933
201514,797
201614,598
201714,681
201814,629
201914,551
202014,686
202114,600
202214,540
202314,509
202414,453

Race & Ethnicity

White87.5%
Black or African American0.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

42.1

Median Age

49.2%

Female

50.8%

Male

21.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.6%
5–9
7.1%
10–14
6.7%
15–19
6.2%
20–24
4.6%
25–34
10.7%
35–44
11.6%
45–54
10.9%
55–59
6.7%
60–64
8.4%
65–74
11.8%
75–84
6.3%
85+
3.3%

Children (under 15): 19.4% · Seniors (65+): 21.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$69,086$-18,470 vs state
Mean household income$86,499
Per-capita income$36,131
Poverty rate6.7%+1.2% vs state
Unemployment rate1.6%
Employment-to-population61.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
24.6%
Manufacturing
16.5%
Agriculture
12.4%
Construction
7.0%
Retail trade
6.0%
Education & health care
5.2%
Arts, entertainment & food
4.8%
Public administration
4.3%

The largest employment sector in Renville County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.6% of workers.

How residents commute

0.5%

Drive alone

3.1%

Carpool

79.1%

Public transit

8.5%

Work from home

20.5 min

Avg commute

Housing

$151,900$-153,600 vs state

Median home value

$760

Median rent

79.4%

Homeownership rate

6,911

Total housing units

86.3%

Occupied

13.7%

Vacant

20.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.8%

With health insurance

90.1%

With broadband internet

12.7%

Foreign-born

6.9%

Veterans (18+)

13.3%

With a disability

93.2%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

91.5%

High School+

18.4%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Renville County, Minnesota has a population of 14,587 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 57th-largest county in Minnesota. Population density is 15 people per square mile.

The population of Renville County has declined 7.9% since 2010 (15,685 → 14,453), a -0.58% annualized rate.

The median household income in Renville County, Minnesota is $69,086, with mean (average) household income of $86,499 and per-capita income of $36,131. 6.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Renville County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (87.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1.7%), Black or African American (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Renville County, Minnesota is 42.1 years. Residents are 49.2% female and 50.8% male.

The median home value in Renville County is $151,900 and median monthly rent is $760. 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 6,911 total housing units, 13.7% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Renville County, Minnesota is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.6%.

Minneapolis is among the largest cities associated with Renville County, Minnesota, with a population of 426,845.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.