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Montevideo, Minnesota
Montevideo, city, in Chippewa County, Minnesota. Montevideo had 5,335 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,398 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,315 (±50). GEOID 2743720.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,335
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,398 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,315 ±50
Median household income
$68,596
±$13,761 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$141,000
±$10,078 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$851
±$37 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Montevideo and what county is it in?
Montevideo is a city in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It covers 4.7 square miles of land, 1,146 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Montevideo, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,335 people lived in Montevideo on July 1, 2025, down 1.4% since 2020, while Minnesota grew 2.2%. The 2020 Census counted 5,398 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,315 (±50).
| Measure | Montevideo | Chippewa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,315 ±50 | 12,377 | +207 |
| Households | 2,274 ±122 | 5,126 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.25 ±0.12 | 2.34 | +0.22 |
| Housing units | 2,545 ±138 | 5,661 | no clear change |
Montevideo's population since 2000
From 5,346 in 2000 to 5,335 in 2025: down 0.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Montevideo as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Montevideo?
The median resident of Montevideo is 41.9 years old; 23.3% are under 18 and 22.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 13.8%. 8.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Montevideo | Chippewa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9 ±1.7 | 41.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.3% ±1.6 pts | 24.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.4% ±2.0 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Male | 50.3% ±1.9 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.8% ±3.3 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.0% ±4.2 pts | 82.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±1.4 pts | 1.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±0.9 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.2% ±3.9 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.4% ±4.5 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.7% ±3.2 pts | 8.7% | – |
| With a disability | 13.9% ±3.0 pts | 13.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.0% ±4.0 pts | 7.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.9% ±3.5 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.0% ±4.8 pts | 19.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.9% ±2.8 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.0% ±3.1 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±1.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Montevideo earn?
Half of Montevideo's 2,274 households earn less than $68,596 a year (±$13,761), against $71,458 in Chippewa County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $57,573 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Montevideo | Chippewa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,596 ±$13,761 | $71,458 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $69,419 ±$5,282 | $86,160 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,459 ±$2,266 | $35,718 | −$8,880 |
| People below the poverty line | 19.6% ±6.5 pts | 14.5% | +8.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 28.4% ±16.0 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.5% ±4.5 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.0% ±3.9 pts | 93.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.7% ±4.8 pts | 87.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Montevideo?
Owners occupy 65.2% of Montevideo's occupied homes and renters 34.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $141,000 by its owner (±$10,078). The median renter pays $851 a month including utilities, and 46.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Montevideo | Chippewa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $141,000 ±$10,078 | $156,100 | +$33,068 |
| Median gross rent | $851 ±$37 | $869 | +$104 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.7% ±13.6 pts | 38.6% | +18.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,363 ±$290 | $1,506 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.2% ±5.7 pts | 72.3% | +9.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 34.8% ±5.7 pts | 27.7% | – |
| Housing units | 2,545 ±138 | 5,661 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.6% ±5.5 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.9% ±6.2 pts | 78.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.1% ±2.2 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 29.4% ±5.4 pts | 30.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.1% ±4.1 pts | 6.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Montevideo building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in Montevideo in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 0.7 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Minnesota.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Montevideo work and get to work?
85.5% of Montevideo's workers drive alone and 4.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 15.2 minutes.
| Measure | Montevideo | Chippewa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.7% ±3.9 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3% ±2.6 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 85.5% ±5.6 pts | 77.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.5% ±4.6 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.6% ±2.6 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 15.2 min ±3.9 | 16.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Montevideo?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Montevideo, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $61,438 (Tract 9506.01) to $73,864 (Tract 9506.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9506.01Chippewa County | 3,062 | $61,438 |
| Tract 9506.02Chippewa County | 2,608 | $73,864 |
| Tract 9503Chippewa County | 2,012 | $65,000 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Montevideo) · Census block assignment files
How does Montevideo compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Montevideo is the 4,713th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 146th-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Montevideo ranks 432nd of 558 places in Minnesota with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 146th | 855 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 434th | 556 |
| Residents per square mile | 179th | 562 |
| Median household income | 432nd | 558 |
| Per capita income | 522nd | 562 |
| Median home value | 518th | 559 |
| Median gross rent | 354th | 465 |
| Poverty rate | 26th | 461 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 467th | 559 |
| Median age | 257th | 561 |
| Owner-occupied share | 478th | 561 |
| Work from home | 503rd | 525 |
| Travel time to work | 518th | 562 |
Montevideo's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Montevideo with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Montevideo?
13 of the 57 figures for Montevideo on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Montevideo are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Montevideo.