Kandiyohi County Demographics

A map of Kandiyohi County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	33,254	33,303	75.4%	76.2%
Hispanic	6,484	5,916	14.7%	13.5%
Black	2,267	2,618	5.1%	6.0%
Multiracial	1,129	1,059	2.6%	2.4%
Asian	592	586	1.3%	1.3%
Native American/Other	353	250	0.8%	0.6%

Kandiyohi County, Minnesota has an estimated population of 44,079, a less than 1% change from the 43,732 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.4% White, 14.7% Hispanic, 5.1% Black, 2.6% Multiracial, 1.3% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kandiyohi County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kandiyohi has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Kandiyohi County, that probability was 39.7% in 2020 and 40.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kandiyohi County is ranked the 23rd most populous county in Minnesota, out of 87 counties. Kandiyohi County was ranked the 23rd most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Kandiyohi County's White Population

33,254 residents of Kandiyohi County, or 75.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kandiyohi County is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Kandiyohi County ranks 78th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 87 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Kandiyohi County's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Kandiyohi County's population has decreased from 76.2% to 75.4%.

Kandiyohi County is less White than neighboring Renville County (84.9% White), Meeker County (92.2% White), Stearns County (80.2% White), Chippewa County (82.1% White), and Pope County (93.7% White).

Kandiyohi County's Black Population

2,267 residents of Kandiyohi County, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kandiyohi County is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Kandiyohi County ranks 8th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 87 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Kandiyohi County's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.4%. Black residents' share of Kandiyohi County's population has decreased from 6.0% to 5.1%.

Kandiyohi County is more Black than neighboring Renville County (0.9% Black), Meeker County (0.3% Black), Chippewa County (0.5% Black), and Pope County (0.6% Black). Kandiyohi County is less Black than neighboring Stearns County (9% Black).

Kandiyohi County's Asian Population

592 residents of Kandiyohi County, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kandiyohi County is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Kandiyohi County ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 87 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Kandiyohi County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1.0%. Asian residents' share of Kandiyohi County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Kandiyohi County is more Asian than neighboring Renville County (0.7% Asian), Meeker County (0.3% Asian), and Pope County (0.7% Asian). Kandiyohi County is less Asian than neighboring Stearns County (1.9% Asian), and Chippewa County (1.4% Asian).

Kandiyohi County's Hispanic Population

6,484 residents of Kandiyohi County, or 14.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kandiyohi County is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Kandiyohi County ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 87 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Kandiyohi County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Kandiyohi County's population has increased from 13.5% to 14.7%.

Kandiyohi County is more Hispanic than neighboring Renville County (10.2% Hispanic), Meeker County (4.4% Hispanic), Stearns County (4.8% Hispanic), Chippewa County (10.6% Hispanic), and Pope County (2.1% Hispanic).

Kandiyohi County's Native American/Other Population

353 residents of Kandiyohi County, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kandiyohi County is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Kandiyohi County ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 87 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Kandiyohi County's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 41.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kandiyohi County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Kandiyohi County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Meeker County (0.4% Native American/Other), Stearns County (0.3% Native American/Other), and Pope County (0.4% Native American/Other). Kandiyohi County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Renville County (0.9% Native American/Other), and Chippewa County (4.1% Native American/Other).

Kandiyohi County's Multiracial Population

1,129 residents of Kandiyohi County, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kandiyohi County is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Kandiyohi County ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 87 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Kandiyohi County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Kandiyohi County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Kandiyohi County is more Multiracial than neighboring Renville County (2.4% Multiracial), Meeker County (2.3% Multiracial), and Chippewa County (1.2% Multiracial). Kandiyohi County is less Multiracial than neighboring Stearns County (3.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.