Demographics & People — Paynesville, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,476 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,600 |
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| Median Age | 36.1 |
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| Total Households | 1,110 |
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| Family Households | 634 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1317 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,220 |
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| Black or African American | 11 |
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| Asian | 20 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 136 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,259 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 483 |
| Norwegian | 310 |
| Swedish | 305 |
| Irish | 218 |
| Other groups | 187 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 117 |
| English | 112 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 103 |
| Polish | 78 |
Language
| English Only | 2,251 |
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| Spanish | 41 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,312 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 217 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,962 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.5% |
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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 Paynesville, Minnesota.
