Demographics & People — Atwater, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,217 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,200 |
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| Median Age | 33.1 |
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| Total Households | 434 |
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| Family Households | 256 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.77 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0569 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,069 |
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| Black or African American | 6 |
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| Asian | 7 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 532 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 313 |
| Norwegian | 218 |
| Swedish | 131 |
| European | 70 |
| Irish | 64 |
| Other groups | 60 |
| Polish | 44 |
| English | 34 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
Language
| English Only | 1,123 |
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| Spanish | 14 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,147 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 109 |
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| Population 18+ | 811 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.0% |
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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 Atwater, Minnesota.
