Wilkin County, Minnesota Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 77th-largest in Minnesota

The population of Wilkin County, Minnesota is 6,413 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 77th-largest county in Minnesota. The median household income is $69,635, the median home value is $172,300, and the median age is 42.0.

The population of Wilkin County has declined 4.9% since 2010 (6,591 → 6,268), a -0.36% annualized rate.

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

6,413

Population

-0.36%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$69,635

Median Income

$172,300

Median Home Value

Wilkin County covers 751 sq mi of land at 8.5 people per square mile.

About Wilkin County, MN

Wilkin County is a county in Minnesota with a population of 6,413. It ranks #77 among counties in Minnesota by population. The median age is 42.0, older than the national median. The population is 53.0% male and 47.0% female.

The median household income in Wilkin County is $69,635, below the US median of $74,580. 7.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $172,300, with monthly rent averaging $561. The homeownership rate of 79.7% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Wilkin County reflects 21.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.2% 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.

Wilkin County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Wilkin County had a population of 6,591 in 2010 and 6,268 in 2024, a -4.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 6,594 in 2012. Average annual growth rate: -0.35%.

6,268

Population (2024)

6,591

Population (2010)

6,594

Peak (2012)

-0.35%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	6,591	-	-	estimate
2011	6,577	-14	-0.21%	estimate
2012	6,594	+17	+0.26%	estimate
2013	6,499	-95	-1.44%	estimate
2014	6,470	-29	-0.45%	estimate
2015	6,369	-101	-1.56%	estimate
2016	6,337	-32	-0.50%	estimate
2017	6,342	+5	+0.08%	estimate
2018	6,255	-87	-1.37%	estimate
2019	6,223	-32	-0.51%	estimate
2020	6,480	+257	+4.13%	estimate
2021	6,413	-67	-1.03%	estimate
2022	6,363	-50	-0.78%	estimate
2023	6,330	-33	-0.52%	estimate
2024	6,268	-62	-0.98%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	92.6%
Black or African American	0.2%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

42.0

Median Age

47.0%

Female

53.0%

Male

19.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.3%

5–9

5.3%

10–14

7.2%

15–19

6.0%

20–24

5.3%

25–34

10.7%

35–44

12.2%

45–54

11.7%

55–59

7.4%

60–64

8.8%

65–74

11.1%

75–84

3.4%

85+

4.7%

Children (under 15): 18.8% · Seniors (65+): 19.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$69,635$-17,921 vs state
Mean household income	$84,280
Per-capita income	$36,057
Poverty rate	7.5%+2.0% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.0%
Employment-to-population	60.3%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

22.3%

Agriculture

13.0%

Manufacturing

11.9%

Construction

9.1%

Finance & real estate

7.5%

Information

6.7%

Public administration

4.3%

Retail trade

4.1%

The largest employment sector in Wilkin County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.3%

Drive alone

4.6%

Carpool

77.7%

Public transit

8.2%

Work from home

20.5 min

Avg commute

Housing

$172,300$-133,200 vs state

Median home value

$561

Median rent

79.7%

Homeownership rate

2,977

Total housing units

90.4%

Occupied

9.6%

Vacant

20.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

96.3%

With health insurance

90.0%

With broadband internet

32.3%

Foreign-born

6.4%

Veterans (18+)

13.8%

With a disability

97.2%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

93.4%

High School+

21.5%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Wilkin County, Minnesota has a population of 6,413 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 77th-largest county in Minnesota. Population density is 9 people per square mile.

The population of Wilkin County has declined 4.9% since 2010 (6,591 → 6,268), a -0.36% annualized rate.

The median household income in Wilkin County, Minnesota is $69,635, with mean (average) household income of $84,280 and per-capita income of $36,057. 7.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Wilkin County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (92.6%), Hispanic or Latino (2.8%), 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 Wilkin County, Minnesota is 42.0 years. Residents are 47.0% female and 53.0% male.

The median home value in Wilkin County is $172,300 and median monthly rent is $561. 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 2,977 total housing units, 9.6% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Wilkin County, Minnesota is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

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