Pennington County's estimated 2026 population is 13,622 with a growth rate of -0.47% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Pennington County is the 60th largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 13,971 and has seen a growth of -2.5% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.6 years
Female: 40.7 years
Male: 38.7 years
There are 10,925 adults, (2,665 of whom are seniors) in Pennington County.
Female: 6,905 (50.1%)
Male: 6,886 (49.9%)
The racial composition of Pennington County includes 88.59% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,218 | 88.59% |
| Two or more races | 873 | 6.33% |
| Other race | 325 | 2.36% |
| Asian | 211 | 1.53% |
| Black or African American | 106 | 0.77% |
| Native American | 50 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.06% |
Pennington County's average per capita income is $50,765. Household income levels show a median of $77,325. The poverty rate stands at 10.46%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $113,355 | - |
| Families | $105,547 | $118,968 |
| Households | $77,325 | $93,104 |
| Non Families | $41,875 | $52,538 |
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