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Watonwan County, MN: growth, migration and housing
Watonwan County has 11,459 residents, up 2.0% since 2020 (+0.8% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 170 households moved in and 288 moved out (-118 net), while a net $6.8M of income left. Median household income is $71,699, the median home $162,400 and median rent $834 a month.
In Minnesota: 29th of 87 counties for 5-year population growth · 86th of 87 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 57th of 87 counties for median household income · 73rd of 87 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Watonwan County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Earth County, MN | 39 | $1.8M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Watonwan County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Earth County, MN | 53 | $2.3M |
| Martin County, MN | 26 | $1.2M |
| Cottonwood County, MN | 24 | $1.1M |
| Brown County, MN | 23 | $0.9M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.