Pennington County's estimated 2026 population is 13,492 with a growth rate of -0.59% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Pennington County is the 60th largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 13,971 and has seen a growth of -3.43% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Pennington County includes 91.04% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (91.04%)
Two or more races (4.54%)
Other race (1.56%)
Asian (1.24%)
Black or African American (1.16%)
Native American (0.46%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,634 | 91.04% |
| Two or more races | 630 | 4.54% |
| Other race | 216 | 1.56% |
| Asian | 172 | 1.24% |
| Black or African American | 161 | 1.16% |
| Native American | 64 | 0.46% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Pennington County's average per capita income is $49,911. Household income levels show a median of $72,561. The poverty rate stands at 9.92%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $108,688 | - |
| Families | $99,464 | $114,526 |
| Households | $72,561 | $90,522 |
| Non Families | $47,410 | $54,369 |
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