Census ACS · #672 μSA
Willmar Metro Area
The Willmar, Mn Micropolitan Statistical Area has 43,757 residents. The median household income is $75,097 and the median home value is $230,500.
43,757
Population
55
People / sq mi
$75,097
Median Income
$230,500
Median Home Value
The Willmar CBSA covers 797 sq mi of land at 54.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
Economy & Income
$75,097
Median Household Income
$37,618
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$230,500
Median Home Value
$843
Median Rent
72.1%
Homeownership
Education
90.8%
High School+
27.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.0%
Drive Alone
8.3%
Work From Home
17.5 min
Avg Commute
16.2%
Foreign Born
Willmar spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Willmar, Mn Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 43,757 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #672 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Willmar metro area is $75,097, with a per capita income of $37,618.
The Willmar, Mn CBSA spans the state of Minnesota.
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Data for the Willmar, Mn CBSA (48820) 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 Willmar from the typical metro area: 6.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Willmar is a metro area in MN with a population of 43,757.
Median household income is $75,097, near the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 6.3%, is on the lower side for US metro areas and below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $230,500, with typical rent around $843.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US metro areas: 27.1% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.