Willmar, MN

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    44,079
    US Senator
    Amy Klobuchar
    Democratic(DFL) Party
    US Senator
    Tina Smith
    Democratic(DFL) Party
    2024 Median Age
    40
    0.503% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    9.11%
    8.91% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $76,592
    1.99% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $243,200
    5.51% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    21,930
    1.13% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Willmar, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    93.8% of the residents in Willmar, MN are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Willmar, MN was $243,200, and the homeownership rate was 72.5%.

    Most people in Willmar, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Willmar, MN was 2 cars per household.

    Willmar, MN borders St. Cloud, MN.

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    Population & Diversity

    Willmar, MN is home to a population of 44.1k people, from which 93.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 9.78% of Willmar, MN residents were born outside of the country (4.31k people).

    In 2024, there were 10.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (33.3k people) in Willmar, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.12k Other (Hispanic) and 2.27k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    93.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    94%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 93.8% of Willmar, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Willmar, MN was 94%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Willmar, MN
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      33.3k ± 117
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      3.12k ± 617
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      2.27k ± 269
    14.7%
    Hispanic Population
    6.48k people

    In 2024, there were 10.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (33.3k people) in Willmar, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.12k Other (Hispanic) and 2.27k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    14.7% of the people in Willmar, MN are hispanic (6.48k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Willmar, MN as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Minnesota.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      61,898 ± 6,075 people
    2. Somalia
      36,765 ± 4,692 people
    3. India
      31,170 ± 4,323 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 61,898 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 36,765 and India with 31,170.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    9.78%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    4.31k people
    9.32%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    4.08k people

    As of 2024, 9.78% of Willmar, MN residents (4.31k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Willmar, MN was 9.32%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      892 ± 147
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      246 ± 73
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      169 ± 50

    Willmar, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.63 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Willmar, MN.

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    Health

    N/A% of the population of Willmar, MN has health coverage, with N/A% on employee plans, N/A% on Medicaid, N/A% on Medicare, N/A% on non-group plans, and N/A% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Minnesota see 1,134 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,134 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1287 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 278 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,134 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Minnesota

    Primary care physicians in Minnesota see an average of 1,134 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,134 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Minnesota in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.5% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 35.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Economy

    The economy of Willmar, MN employs 21.9k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Willmar, MN were Health Care & Social Assistance (3,830 people), Manufacturing (2,656 people), and Retail Trade (2,524 people), and the highest paying industries were Information ($73,026), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($69,306), and Public Administration ($69,261).

    Employment

    Occupations

    21.9k
    2024 Value
    ± 898
    −1.13%
    1 Year decline
    ± 5.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Willmar, MN declined at a rate of −1.13%, from 22.2k employees to 21.9k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Willmar, MN, are Management Occupations (2,271 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,063 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,801 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Willmar, MN.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    21.9k
    2024 Value
    ± 898
    −1.13%
    1 Year decline
    ± 5.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Willmar, MN declined at a rate of −1.13%, from 22.2k employees to 21.9k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Willmar, MN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,830 people), Manufacturing (2,656 people), and Retail Trade (2,524 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Willmar, MN, though some of these residents may live in Willmar, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $56,818
    Median earning men ± $1,971
    $36,701
    Median earning women ± $2,072

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($112,344), Information ($74,342), and Public Administration ($70,833).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($68,938), Construction ($60,509), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,648).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.26%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.93M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.26% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 142
      Construction
    2. 90
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 75
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $236k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $119k
      Manufacturing
    3. $92.5k
      Wholesale Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Kamala Harris with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.738%).

    Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (50.9%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (46.7%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.738%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Kamala Harris with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.738%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Minnesota for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Minnesota

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    Amy Klobuchar
    Senator from Minnesota1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2007
    The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.
    Tina Smith
    Senator from Minnesota2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2018
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.{{Cite news |url=http://abc7chicago.com/news/franken-to-make-announcement-thursday-as-chorus-grows-for-his-resignation/2747124/ |title=Franken to make announcement Thursday as chorus grows for his resignation |date=December 6, 2017 |work=ABC7 Chicago |access-date=December 9, 2017 }}

    Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing Minnesota.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Minnesota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Willmar, MN awarded 879 degrees. The student population of Willmar, MN in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,138 male students and 2,010 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Willmar, MN are White (713 and 81.4%), Hispanic or Latino (81 and 9.25%), Two or More Races (24 and 2.74%), and Black or African American (21 and 2.4%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 3,148 students enrolled in Willmar, MN, 36.1% men and 63.9% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,375 records, of which 64.8% were women and 35.2% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      199 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      76 degrees awarded
    3. Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant
      42 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Willmar, MN was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 199 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Willmar, MN according to their major.

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    Student Diversity

    In N/A, N/A men were awarded degrees from institutions in Willmar, MN, which is N/A times N/A than the N/A female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 713 degrees mean that there were 8.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 81 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($5,473) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($648) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Willmar, MN was $243,200 in 2024, which is 0.731 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $230,500 to $243,200, a 5.51% increase. The homeownership rate in Willmar, MN is 72.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Willmar, MN have an average commute time of 17.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Willmar, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $243,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$7,920
    N/A
    Median Property Taxes
    ±N/A

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Willmar, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Willmar, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    72.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    63.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 72.5% of the housing units in Willmar, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.1%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Willmar, MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $76,592
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,794
    17.6k
    Number of Households
    ± 814

    In 2024, the median household income of the 17.6k households in Willmar, MN grew to $76,592 from the previous year's value of $75,097.

    The following chart displays the households in Willmar, MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Willmar, MN is from Minnesota.
    0.452
    2024 Wage GINI in Minnesota
    0.454
    2023 Wage GINI in Minnesota

    In 2024, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.568% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Minnesota in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Minnesota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (79.8%)
    2. Worked At Home (9.14%)
    3. Carpooled (8.1%)

    In 2024, 79.8% of workers in Willmar, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.14%) and those who carpooled to work (8.1%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    17.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Willmar, MN have a shorter commute time (17.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.36% of the workforce in Willmar, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Willmar, MN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Willmar, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Willmar, MN have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    9.11% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Willmar, MN (3.93k out of 43.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Willmar, MN is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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