Demographics & People — Willmar, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 21,136 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~21,900 |
| Median Age | 35.5 |
| Total Households | 8,271 |
| Family Households | 5,085 |
| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5198 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 14,447 |
| Black or African American | 2,219 |
| Asian | 504 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,259 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 5,434 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 5,014 |
| German | 4,850 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,935 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 3,363 |
| Norwegian | 2,904 |
| Subsaharan African | 1,830 |
| Irish | 1,604 |
| Swedish | 1,212 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 1,178 |
Language
| English Only | 14,783 |
| Spanish | 3,111 |
| Population 5+ | 19,588 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 938 |
| Population 18+ | 15,684 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 12.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Willmar, Minnesota.