Demographics & People — Red Wing, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 16,660 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~17,000 |
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| Median Age | 42.0 |
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| Total Households | 7,376 |
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| Family Households | 4,163 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2096 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 14,387 |
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| Black or African American | 548 |
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| Asian | 148 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,165 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 5,682 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,910 |
| Other groups | 2,494 |
| Norwegian | 2,377 |
| Irish | 1,789 |
| Swedish | 1,310 |
| English | 1,267 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 897 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 458 |
| Polish | 369 |
Language
| English Only | 14,998 |
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| Spanish | 651 |
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| Population 5+ | 15,843 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,144 |
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| Population 18+ | 13,185 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Red Wing, Minnesota.
