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Willmar, MN


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Willmar, Minnesota

Willmar, Minnesota, in Kandiyohi county, is 52 miles SW of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 87 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. There are an estimated 18,351 people in the city.

The People and Families of Willmar

In Willmar, about 51% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Willmar had a median family income of $45,415.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,330) in Willmar. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Willmar Housing

Approximately 63% of housing in Willmar is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the city.

Commuting

In Willmar, 90% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in Willmar than other cities.

High Points

Willmar strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyWillmar Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 7%Willmar Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 11%Willmar Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Willmar, MN

Comparing Willmar to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens75
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Female Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity610
Male Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men43
Age of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income55
College Educated Adults56
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Public Transportation Use89
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home64

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Rents85
People Living Alone86
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Housing Recently Built77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44

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