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Wilkin County, Minnesota
Wilkin County, Minnesota. Wilkin County had 6,288 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.4% since 2020, while Minnesota grew 2.2%. It holds 30 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs and 22 towns and townships) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 27167.
Wilkin County is one of the 2 counties of the Wahpeton, ND-MN micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,288
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,506 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,371
Median household income
$71,410
±$4,499 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$182,200
±$24,442 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$564
±$159 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
How many people live in Wilkin County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 6,506 residents in Wilkin County. The Census Bureau estimates 6,288 for July 1, 2025, down 3.4% since 2020, while Minnesota grew 2.2%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 6,371 over 751 square miles of land.
| Measure | Wilkin County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,371 | 5,739,445 | +80 |
| Households | 2,655±118 | 2,307,955 | −163 |
| Average household size | 2.35±0.10 | 2.43 | +0.17 |
| Housing units | 2,983±40 | 2,545,030 | −134 |
Wilkin County's population since 2000
From 7,138 in 2000 to 6,288 in 2025: down 11.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Wilkin County?
Wilkin County holds 30 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 22 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Breckenridge with 3,323 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Breckenridge | 3,430 | $58,963 |
|---|---|---|
| Rothsay | 498 | $86,250 |
| Prairie View TownshipGEOID 2716752324 | 228 | $99,583 |
| Breckenridge TownshipGEOID 2716707480 | 215 | $91,071 |
| Campbell | 164 | $79,313 |
| Atherton TownshipGEOID 2716702620 | 155 | $104,375 |
| Brandrup TownshipGEOID 2716707372 | 144 | $100,417 |
| Akron Township, Wilkin CountyGEOID 2716700550 | 136 | $93,281 |
| Sunnyside TownshipGEOID 2716763562 | 135 | $122,813 |
| Wolverton | 128 | $68,125 |
| FoxhomeGEOID 2722202 | 126 | $78,125 |
| Connelly TownshipGEOID 2716712970 | 105 | $66,667 |
| Foxhome TownshipGEOID 2716722220 | 104 | $186,250 |
| Roberts TownshipGEOID 2716754826 | 100 | $66,524 |
| Wolverton TownshipGEOID 2716771410 | 96 | $102,083 |
| Deerhorn TownshipGEOID 2716715274 | 89 | $93,750 |
| Mitchell TownshipGEOID 2716743522 | 80 | $98,021 |
| Bradford Township, Wilkin CountyGEOID 2716707264 | 78 | $77,188 |
| Nordick TownshipGEOID 2716746528 | 72 | $105,962 |
| Tanberg TownshipGEOID 2716764174 | 71 | $76,250 |
| Campbell TownshipGEOID 2716709514 | 68 | $78,750 |
| NashuaGEOID 2744944 | 67 | $11,250 |
| KentGEOID 2732786 | 65 | $39,286 |
| McCauleyville TownshipGEOID 2716738924 | 58 | $144,375 |
| Andrea TownshipGEOID 2716701522 | 57 | not published |
| Meadows TownshipGEOID 2716741408 | 53 | $133,056 |
| Champion TownshipGEOID 2716710828 | 53 | $56,818 |
| Nilsen TownshipGEOID 2716746276 | 51 | $91,364 |
| Manston TownshipGEOID 2716739968 | 41 | not published |
| DoranGEOID 2716156 | 36 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Wilkin County?
The median resident of Wilkin County is 42.2 years old; 22.7% are under 18 and 19.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.0%. 2.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Wilkin County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.2±0.5 | 38.8 | −1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 22.7% | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.9%±0.3 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.0% | 6.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.4%±0.8 pts | 75.9% | −7.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 5.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2%±0.7 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±1.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.4%±0.9 pts | 8.7% | +1.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.2%±0.6 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.7%±1.3 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 13.4%±2.2 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.0%±1.5 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.4%±2.0 pts | 93.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.0%±2.9 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.3%±1.4 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.9%±1.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
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 Wilkin County earn?
Half of Wilkin County's 2,655 households earn less than $71,410 a year (±$4,499), against $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $74,574 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wilkin County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,410±$4,499 | $89,062 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $86,593±$5,266 | $118,304 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,613±$2,022 | $48,237 | −$5,899 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.1%±3.1 pts | 9.3% | +4.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.5%±6.5 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.6%±2.6 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.7%±3.4 pts | 91.6% | – |
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 Wilkin County?
Owners occupy 79.7% of Wilkin County's occupied homes and renters 20.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $182,200 by its owner (±$24,442). The median renter pays $564 a month including utilities, and 35.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Wilkin County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $182,200±$24,442 | $329,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $564±$159 | $1,280 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.3%±11.7 pts | 38.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,356±$120 | $1,947 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.7%±3.8 pts | 72.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,983±40 | 2,545,030 | −134 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.9%±2.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.9%±5.9 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.2%±3.5 pts | 66.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.4%±3.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 25.1%±3.8 pts | 15.6% | – |
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 Wilkin County building?
Builders took permits for 9 new housing units across Wilkin County in 2025 (9 single-family), 1.4 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Wilkin County get to work?
77.6% of Wilkin County's workers drive alone and 8.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Wilkin County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.9%±2.9 pts | 68.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8%±2.4 pts | 4.1% | +3.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 77.6%±3.5 pts | 68.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.2%±2.4 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 4.3%±1.8 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.4%±2.4 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.8 min±2.1 | 22.7 min | +4.2 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 are Wilkin County's census tracts?
Wilkin County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $59,628 (Tract 9502) to $84,803 (Tract 9501).
| Tract 950127167950100 | 3,020±56 | $84,803 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950227167950200 | 3,351±56 | $59,628 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Wilkin County compare with Minnesota's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 77th of 87 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 83rd of 87 |
| Residents per square mile | 77th of 87 |
| Median household income | 60th of 87 |
| Median home value | 64th of 87 |
| Median gross rent | 87th of 87 |
| Poverty rate | 7th of 87 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 56th of 87 |
| Median age | 38th of 87 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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