Olmsted County's estimated 2026 population is 169,034 with a growth rate of 0.78% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Olmsted County is the 7th largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 144,535 and has seen a growth of 16.95% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Olmsted County includes 78.68% White, 7.23% Black or African American, 6.32% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (78.68%)
Black or African American (7.23%)
Asian (6.32%)
Two or more races (5.63%)
Other race (1.87%)
Native American (0.2%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.07%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 128,587 | 78.68% |
| Black or African American | 11,818 | 7.23% |
| Asian | 10,325 | 6.32% |
| Two or more races | 9,197 | 5.63% |
| Other race | 3,063 | 1.87% |
| Native American | 319 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 116 | 0.07% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Olmsted County's average per capita income is $60,627. Household income levels show a median of $93,494. The poverty rate stands at 7.92%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $132,437 | $171,237 |
| Families | $119,991 | $154,892 |
| Households | $93,494 | $128,162 |
| Non Families | $56,379 | $76,858 |
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