Willmar is a city located in Kandiyohi County Minnesota. Willmar has a 2024 population of 21,436. It is also the county seat of Kandiyohi County. Willmar is currently growing at a rate of 0.47% annually and its population has increased by 1.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,032 in 2020.
The average household income in Willmar is $72,237 with a poverty rate of 17.62%. The median age in Willmar is 36.4 years: 36 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Willmar was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,195 | 72.34% |
| Black or African American | 2,415 | 11.5% |
| Other race | 1,806 | 8.6% |
| Two or more races | 987 | 4.7% |
| Asian | 400 | 1.9% |
| Native American | 203 | 0.97% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,065 | 2.48 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Married | 3,532 | 3.07 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Non Family | 2,990 | 1.33 | 45.6 | 54.4 |
| Female | 1,094 | 3.37 | 39.5 | 60.5 |
| Male | 449 | 3.29 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
60.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 872 | 6.45% |
| Associates Degree | 1,702 | 12.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,930 | 14.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 860 | 6.36% |
| High School Graduate | 3,804 | 28.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,364 | 10.09% |
| Some College | 2,987 | 22.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,850 | 9,277 | 2,601 |
| Hispanic | 2,266 | 1,385 | 96 |
| Black | 1,031 | 345 | 56 |
| Other Race | 782 | 610 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 494 | 349 | 118 |
| Asian | 166 | 73 | 7 |
| Native American | 116 | 77 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.18%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.41%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,709 | $73,188 | $35,028 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,173 | $55,350 | $63,874 |
| High School Graduate | $32,811 | $34,466 | $23,708 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,066 | $28,286 | $18,830 |
| Overall | $36,549 | $41,202 | $29,662 |
| Some College | $39,516 | $45,806 | $32,000 |
$36,549
Average Earnings
$41,202
Average Male
$29,662
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.58% of Willmar residents speak only English, while 25.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,162 | 1,202 | 9.88% |
| Black | 2,175 | 1,143 | 52.55% |
| Hispanic | 4,912 | 1,001 | 20.38% |
| Other | 1,798 | 248 | 13.79% |
| Multiple | 908 | 165 | 18.17% |
| Native | 185 | 137 | 74.05% |
17.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.08%
Male Poverty Rate
20.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Willmar is Native, with 74.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Willmar is White, with 9.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.8% |
| High School | 12.33% |
| Some College | 11.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 33.68% |
| Female Unemployed | 25.96% |
| Female Employed | 12.45% |
| Male Employed | 4.51% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,667 | $83,648 |
| Households | $59,132 | $72,237 |
| Married Families | $91,123 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,938 | $47,281 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.8%
Male Marriage Rate
42.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
938
Number of Veterans
932
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 382 |
| Korea | 128 |
| First Gulf War | 124 |
| Second Gulf War | 74 |
| World War II | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 321 |
| 65 to 74 | 305 |
| 35 to 54 | 137 |
| 55 to 64 | 124 |
| 18 to 34 | 51 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 920 | 7.62% |
| Hispanic | 72 | 2.42% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 2.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
59.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67%
Labor Force Participation
63.4%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64.67%
Born in Willmar
83.8%
Native Born
16.2%
Foreign Born
10.4%
Non Citizen
5.8%
Naturalized
83.8% of Willmar residents were born in the United States, with 64.67% having been born in Minnesota. 10.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 21,941 | 101 | 0.46% |
| 2028 | 21,840 | 101 | 0.46% |
| 2027 | 21,739 | 101 | 0.47% |
| 2026 | 21,638 | 101 | 0.47% |
| 2025 | 21,537 | 101 | 0.47% |
| 2024 | 21,436 | 101 | 0.47% |
| 2023 | 21,335 | 83 | 0.39% |
| 2022 | 21,252 | 164 | 0.78% |
| 2021 | 21,088 | 56 | 0.27% |
| 2020 | 21,032 | 1,189 | 5.99% |
| 2019 | 19,843 | 170 | 0.86% |
| 2018 | 19,673 | 39 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 19,634 | 26 | 0.13% |
| 2016 | 19,608 | -11 | -0.06% |
| 2015 | 19,619 | 4 | 0.02% |
| 2014 | 19,615 | -28 | -0.14% |
| 2013 | 19,643 | 17 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 19,626 | 58 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 19,568 | -12 | -0.06% |
| 2010 | 19,580 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 18,351 | 820 | 4.68% |
| 1990 | 17,531 | 1,636 | 10.29% |
| 1980 | 15,895 | 3,026 | 23.51% |
| 1970 | 12,869 | 2,452 | 23.54% |
| 1960 | 10,417 | 1,007 | 10.7% |
| 1950 | 9,410 | 1,787 | 23.44% |
| 1940 | 7,623 | 1,450 | 23.49% |
| 1930 | 6,173 | 281 | 4.77% |
| 1920 | 5,892 | 1,757 | 42.49% |
| 1910 | 4,135 | 726 | 21.3% |
| 1900 | 3,409 | -18,532 | -84.46% |