Redwood County, Minnesota
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As of the census
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of 2000, there were 16,815 people, 6,674 households, and 4,524 families residing in the county. The population density
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 was 19 people per square mile (7/km²). There were 7,230 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.97% White
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, 0.13% Black
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 or African American
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, 3.24% Native American
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, 0.32% Asian
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, 0.07% Pacific Islander
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, 0.43% from other races
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, and 0.85% from two or more races. 1.14% of the population were Hispanic
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 or Latino
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 of any race. 55.8% were of German and 13.7% Norwegian ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 6,674 households out of which 31.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.30% were married couples
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 living together, 7.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.20% were non-families. 28.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the county the population was spread out with 26.50% under the age of 18, 6.60% from 18 to 24, 24.80% from 25 to 44, 22.70% from 45 to 64, and 19.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 99.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $37,352, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $30,251 versus $21,481 for females. The per capita income
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 for the county was $18,903. About 5.50% of families and 7.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.30% of those under age 18 and 8.80% of those age 65 or over.

Cities and towns


Cities Townships
  • Belview
    Belview, Minnesota
    Belview is a city in Redwood County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 384 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....

  • Clements
    Clements, Minnesota
    Clements is a city in Redwood County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 153 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....

  • Delhi
    Delhi, Minnesota
    Delhi is a city in Redwood County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 70 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....

  • Gilfillan
  • Lamberton
    Lamberton, Minnesota
    Lamberton is a city in Redwood County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 824 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.Lamberton is located along U.S...

  • Lucan
    Lucan, Minnesota
    Lucan is a city in Redwood County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 191 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.4 square miles , all of it land....

  • Milroy
    Milroy, Minnesota
    Milroy is a city in Redwood County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 252 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.Milroy is located along Minnesota Highway 68....

  • Morgan
    Morgan, Minnesota
    Morgan is a city in Redwood County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 896 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....

  • Redwood Falls
    Redwood Falls, Minnesota
    As of the census of 2000, there were 5,459 people, 2,266 households, and 1,389 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,167.1 people per square mile . There were 2,377 housing units at an average density of 508.2 per square mile...

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  • Revere
    Revere, Minnesota
    Revere is a city in Redwood County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 95 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.Revere is located along U.S...

  • Rowena
  • Sanborn
    Sanborn, Minnesota
    Sanborn is a city in Redwood County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 339 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land. The Cottonwood River flows through the city....

  • Seaforth
    Seaforth, Minnesota
    Seaforth is a city in Redwood County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 86 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land...

  • Vesta
    Vesta, Minnesota
    Vesta is a city in Redwood County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 319 at the 2010 census.- Geography :According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land...

  • Wabasso
    Wabasso, Minnesota
    Wabasso is a city in Redwood County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 696 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:...

  • Walnut Grove
    Walnut Grove, Minnesota
    As of the census of 2000, there were 599 people, 291 households, and 178 families residing in the city. The population density was 577.7 people per square mile . There were 341 housing units at an average density of 328.9 per square mile...

  • Wanda
    Wanda, Minnesota
    Wanda is a city in Redwood County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 84 at the 2010 census.Wanda is in the southwest quadrant of Minnesota.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....

  • Brookville Township
  • Charlestown Township
  • Delhi Township
  • Gales Township
  • Granite Rock Township
  • Honner Township
  • Johnsonville Township
  • Kintire Township
  • Lamberton Township
  • Morgan Township
  • New Avon Township
  • North Hero Township
  • Paxton Township
  • Redwood Falls Township
  • Sheridan Township
  • Sherman Township
  • Springdale Township
  • Sundown Township
  • Swedes Forest Township
  • Three Lakes Township
  • Underwood Township
  • Vail Township
  • Vesta Township
  • Waterbury Township
  • Westline Township
  • Willow Lake Township

  • † A small section of Redwood Falls extends into Renville County
    Renville County, Minnesota
    As of the census of 2000, there were 17,154 people, 6,779 households, and 4,623 families residing in the county. The population density was 18 people per square mile . There were 7,413 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile...



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