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Winthrop, Minnesota
Winthrop, city, in Sibley County, Minnesota. Winthrop had 1,341 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,332 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,381 (±200). GEOID 2771122.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,341
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,332 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,381 ±200
Median household income
$69,219
±$13,386 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$169,600
±$8,586 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$776
±$76 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Winthrop and what county is it in?
Winthrop is a city in Sibley County, Minnesota. It covers 1.3 square miles of land, 1,045 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 Winthrop, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,341 people lived in Winthrop on July 1, 2025, up 0.5% since 2020, slower than Minnesota (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 1,332 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,381 (±200).
| Measure | Winthrop | Sibley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,381 ±200 | 15,005 | no clear change |
| Households | 599 ±85 | 5,929 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.26 ±0.18 | 2.50 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 669 ±86 | 6,523 | no clear change |
Winthrop's population since 2000
From 1,367 in 2000 to 1,341 in 2025: down 1.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Winthrop 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 Winthrop?
The median resident of Winthrop is 46.3 years old; 23.6% are under 18 and 27.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 13.4%. 9.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Winthrop | Sibley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.3 ±5.1 | 42.4 | +7.4 |
| Under 18 years | 23.6% ±3.9 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.1% ±4.9 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Male | 52.7% ±3.7 pts | 51.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.4% ±6.8 pts | 9.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.5% ±6.5 pts | 87.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.8% ±1.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±1.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.3% ±5.2 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.0% ±4.6 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.0% ±4.3 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 23.5% ±6.2 pts | 14.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.1% ±1.4 pts | 4.3% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.6% ±1.7 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.5% ±5.2 pts | 19.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.1% ±1.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.8% ±2.1 pts | 93.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7% ±1.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
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 Winthrop earn?
Half of Winthrop's 599 households earn less than $69,219 a year (±$13,386), against $77,634 in Sibley County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $68,242 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Winthrop | Sibley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,219 ±$13,386 | $77,634 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $78,521 ±$9,404 | $97,335 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,943 ±$5,172 | $39,712 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.1% ±2.8 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.8% ±3.1 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.3% ±2.3 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.7% ±3.3 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.5% ±6.4 pts | 88.2% | – |
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 Winthrop?
Owners occupy 81.3% of Winthrop's occupied homes and renters 18.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $169,600 by its owner (±$8,586). The median renter pays $776 a month including utilities, and 27.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Winthrop | Sibley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $169,600 ±$8,586 | $231,900 | +$32,993 |
| Median gross rent | $776 ±$76 | $855 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.8% ±13.0 pts | 30.0% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,344 ±$116 | $1,640 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.3% ±5.9 pts | 80.8% | +11.4 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 18.7% ±5.9 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Housing units | 669 ±86 | 6,523 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.2% ±2.1 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 18.8% ±14.8 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.8% ±5.3 pts | 83.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.2% ±2.8 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 30.2% ±6.2 pts | 29.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.3% ±3.1 pts | 4.1% | – |
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 Winthrop building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Winthrop in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 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 Winthrop work and get to work?
87.4% of Winthrop's workers drive alone and 6.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.5%.
| Measure | Winthrop | Sibley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.1% ±5.4 pts | 66.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.5% ±3.5 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 87.4% ±5.2 pts | 78.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.8% ±2.8 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.5% ±1.3 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.3% ±3.7 pts | 10.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.5 min ±3.6 | 27.1 min | +5.5 min |
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 Winthrop?
No census tract lies mostly in Winthrop; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1702Sibley County | 3,724 | $70,833 |
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 Winthrop) · Census block assignment files
How does Winthrop compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Winthrop is the 9,182nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 316th-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Winthrop ranks 425th 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 | 316th | 855 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 333rd | 556 |
| Residents per square mile | 203rd | 562 |
| Median household income | 425th | 558 |
| Per capita income | 450th | 562 |
| Median home value | 480th | 559 |
| Median gross rent | 396th | 465 |
| Poverty rate | 291st | 461 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 458th | 559 |
| Median age | 132nd | 561 |
| Owner-occupied share | 310th | 561 |
| Work from home | 462nd | 525 |
| Travel time to work | 153rd | 562 |
Winthrop's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Winthrop 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 Winthrop?
14 of the 57 figures for Winthrop 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 Winthrop 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 Winthrop.