Ormsby: Demographics & People
Ormsby's population stands at 136 people, in 59 households. Population grew 10.6% from 123 (2022) to 136 (2024). Median age 40.0 years. (0.8y younger than Watonwan County; 2.5y older than Minnesota). Children under 18 are 20% of the population. Population is 96% White (non-Hispanic) and 4% Hispanic or Latino. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.00). 83% of households are family-led. County is losing 499 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 38% adult obesity, 15% smoke.
- 2.3 people per household (vs Minnesota avg 2.5).
- 17% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Minnesota 39%).
- 86 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Minnesota 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 10.6% from 123 (2022) to 136 (2024) — about 17.6× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~150 (extrapolated at 5.3%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 171.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 20,025 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 10.6% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 123 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 136 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 136 people (vs Minnesota 32,889) |
| Population Estimate | 171 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 40.0y is 1.1 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 20% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 40.0 years (vs Minnesota 37.5y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 19.9% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 136 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 27 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 32.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 41.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 36 |
| Population under 18 | 27 |
| Median age | 40.0 years (vs Minnesota 37.5y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 136 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.00 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 123 |
|---|---|
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 1 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 100.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 4.4% (vs Minnesota 6.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 95.6% (vs Minnesota 73.6%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 112 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 20 |
| Share born in this state | 82.4% |
| Share born in another state | 17.6% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 14.7% |
| Naturalized citizens | 2.9% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 458 |
Households & Family Composition
59 households. Averaging 2.1 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 83% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 45 families, 7% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 26 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 45 |
| Married couples with children | 3 |
| Single-parent households | 10 |
| Average household size | 2.12 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 3.4% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 2 |
| Family households | 49 households (vs Minnesota 8,466) |
| Households that are families | 83.1% (vs Minnesota 61.2%) |
| Total households | 59 households (vs Minnesota 11,928) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 2.2% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 499 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 2.2% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 18,643 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 19,142 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -499 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 17 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 13.9% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 1 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | MN-01 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 27091 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 27 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 091 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Martin |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 19.9% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 15.20 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 25.50 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 27091 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Martin County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 763 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 27091 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Martin County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 60.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 57.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 62.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 19,683 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 8.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 15 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 19.9% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 136, booming, established, upper-middle, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 136 people (vs Minnesota 32,889) |
| Town Summary · County | Martin County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade