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Windom, Minnesota
Windom, city, in Cottonwood County, Minnesota. Windom had 4,817 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,798 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,799 (±42). GEOID 2770798.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,817
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,798 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,799 ±42
Median household income
$74,899
±$14,761 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$169,700
±$12,758 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$806
±$103 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Windom and what county is it in?
Windom is a city in Cottonwood County, Minnesota. It covers 4.1 square miles of land, 1,172 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 Windom, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,817 people lived in Windom on July 1, 2025, up 0.3% since 2020, slower than Minnesota (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 4,798 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,799 (±42).
| Measure | Windom | Cottonwood County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,799 ±42 | 11,458 | +371 |
| Households | 1,955 ±101 | 4,630 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.34 ±0.12 | 2.39 | +0.23 |
| Housing units | 2,275 ±124 | 5,168 | no clear change |
Windom's population since 2000
From 4,490 in 2000 to 4,817 in 2025: up 7.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Windom 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 Windom?
The median resident of Windom is 38.9 years old; 23.7% are under 18 and 22.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 76.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 16.1%. 10.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Windom | Cottonwood County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9 ±6.4 | 40.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.7% ±3.1 pts | 25.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.9% ±3.0 pts | 22.7% | – |
| Male | 46.9% ±2.0 pts | 50.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 16.1% ±2.7 pts | 11.3% | +3.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 76.0% ±3.1 pts | 80.0% | −7.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±1.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.0% ±2.9 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.4% ±2.6 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.1% ±1.7 pts | 5.1% | – |
| With a disability | 12.1% ±2.4 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.7% ±3.2 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.0% ±2.0 pts | 94.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.0% ±5.3 pts | 24.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.7% ±2.6 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.8% ±4.0 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
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 Windom earn?
Half of Windom's 1,955 households earn less than $74,899 a year (±$14,761), against $72,941 in Cottonwood County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 the median was $55,370 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $19,529 after inflation. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Windom | Cottonwood County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,899 ±$14,761 | $72,941 | +$19,529 |
| Mean household income | $90,491 ±$9,202 | $89,108 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,541 ±$3,723 | $36,506 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.3% ±4.8 pts | 15.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.2% ±13.0 pts | 21.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.7% ±3.5 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.5% ±2.2 pts | 92.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.8% ±4.1 pts | 85.3% | – |
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 Windom?
Owners occupy 68.5% of Windom's occupied homes and renters 31.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $169,700 by its owner (±$12,758). The median renter pays $806 a month including utilities, and 16.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Windom | Cottonwood County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $169,700 ±$12,758 | $169,300 | +$50,323 |
| Median gross rent | $806 ±$103 | $817 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 16.1% ±8.3 pts | 21.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,213 ±$138 | $1,323 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.5% ±5.7 pts | 74.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 31.5% ±5.7 pts | 25.6% | – |
| Housing units | 2,275 ±124 | 5,168 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 8.5% ±4.6 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.6% ±5.5 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.7% ±4.5 pts | 84.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1% ±1.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.8% ±1.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.3% ±4.6 pts | 25.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.7% ±4.8 pts | 5.9% | – |
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 Windom building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in Windom in 2025 (4 in single-family houses), 0.8 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 Windom work and get to work?
69.0% of Windom's workers drive alone and 7.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 12.6 minutes.
| Measure | Windom | Cottonwood County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.7% ±4.6 pts | 64.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% ±2.1 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 69.0% ±6.6 pts | 71.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 15.3% ±4.2 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 3.2% ±2.3 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.9% ±3.4 pts | 10.7% | +5.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 12.6 min ±2.3 | 15.3 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 Windom?
No census tract lies mostly in Windom; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2704Cottonwood County | 3,041 | $61,902 |
| Tract 2703Cottonwood County | 3,505 | $99,333 |
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 Windom) · Census block assignment files
How does Windom compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Windom is the 4,997th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 161st-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Windom ranks 384th 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 | 161st | 855 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 350th | 556 |
| Residents per square mile | 169th | 562 |
| Median household income | 384th | 558 |
| Per capita income | 403rd | 562 |
| Median home value | 479th | 559 |
| Median gross rent | 384th | 465 |
| Poverty rate | 78th | 461 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 335th | 559 |
| Median age | 380th | 561 |
| Owner-occupied share | 441st | 561 |
| Work from home | 420th | 525 |
| Travel time to work | 546th | 562 |
Windom's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Windom 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 Windom?
12 of the 57 figures for Windom 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 Windom 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 Windom.