Census ACS · #747 μSA
Owatonna Metro Area
The Owatonna, Mn Micropolitan Statistical Area has 37,413 residents. The median household income is $83,448 and the median home value is $234,200.
37,413
Population
87
People / sq mi
$83,448
Median Income
$234,200
Median Home Value
The Owatonna CBSA covers 430 sq mi of land at 87.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
Economy & Income
$83,448
Median Household Income
$41,392
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$234,200
Median Home Value
$1,006
Median Rent
79.9%
Homeownership
Education
93.7%
High School+
29.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.1%
Drive Alone
8.6%
Work From Home
19.0 min
Avg Commute
18.9%
Foreign Born
Owatonna spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Owatonna, Mn Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 37,413 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #747 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Owatonna metro area is $83,448, with a per capita income of $41,392.
The Owatonna, Mn CBSA spans the state of Minnesota.
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Data for the Owatonna, Mn CBSA (36940) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
The poverty rate is what most separates Owatonna from the typical metro area: 4.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Owatonna is a metro area in MN with a population of 37,413.
The typical household earns $83,448 a year, above the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US metro areas: a poverty rate of just 4.3%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $234,200, with typical rent around $1,006.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US metro areas: 29.7% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.