Wilkin County's 2026 population is estimated at 6,144, reflecting a -1% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Wilkin County is the 78th largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 6,591 and has grown -6.78% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.2 years
Female: 43.7 years
Male: 41.2 years
There are 4,923 adults, (1,271 of whom are seniors) in Wilkin County.
Female: 3,001 (47.1%)
Male: 3,370 (52.9%)
The racial composition of Wilkin County includes 92.12% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,869 | 92.12% |
| Two or more races | 265 | 4.16% |
| Other race | 156 | 2.45% |
| Native American | 51 | 0.8% |
| Black or African American | 28 | 0.44% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.03% |
Wilkin County 's average per capita income is $48,963. Household income levels show a median of $71,410. The poverty rate stands at 14.08%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $106,389 | - |
| Families | $93,015 | $107,514 |
| Households | $71,410 | $86,593 |
| Non Families | $41,157 | $46,995 |
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