Kandiyohi, MN Demographics

A map of Kandiyohi's Population by Race

Kandiyohi, Minnesota has an estimated population of 493, a large decrease from the 569 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.7% White, 16.0% Hispanic, 1.6% Multiracial, 0.6% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kandiyohi, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kandiyohi has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than 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, that probability was 21.5% in 2020 and 30.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kandiyohi is ranked the 504th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Kandiyohi was ranked the 470th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kandiyohi's White Population

403 residents of Kandiyohi, or 81.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kandiyohi is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Kandiyohi ranks 574th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kandiyohi's White population has declined by an estimated 19.6%. White residents' share of Kandiyohi's population has decreased from 88.0% to 81.7%.

Kandiyohi is more White than neighboring Spicer (80.7% White), and Willmar (58.5% White). Kandiyohi is less White than neighboring Atwater (86.5% White), New London (93.1% White), and Lake Lillian (93% White).

Kandiyohi's Black Population

3 residents of Kandiyohi, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kandiyohi is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Kandiyohi ranks 564th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kandiyohi's Black population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Black residents' share of Kandiyohi's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Kandiyohi is more Black than neighboring Atwater (0.4% Black), New London (0% Black), and Lake Lillian (0% Black). Kandiyohi is less Black than neighboring Spicer (1.1% Black), and Willmar (9.8% Black).

Kandiyohi's Asian Population

0 residents of Kandiyohi, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kandiyohi is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Kandiyohi ranks 614th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kandiyohi's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Kandiyohi's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Kandiyohi is less Asian than neighboring Spicer (0.1% Asian), Willmar (2.5% Asian), and Atwater (0.5% Asian).

Kandiyohi's Hispanic Population

79 residents of Kandiyohi, or 16.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kandiyohi is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Kandiyohi ranks 109th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kandiyohi's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 43.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Kandiyohi's population has increased from 9.7% to 16.0%.

Kandiyohi is more Hispanic than neighboring Spicer (10% Hispanic), Atwater (1.8% Hispanic), New London (6.6% Hispanic), and Lake Lillian (4.5% Hispanic). Kandiyohi is less Hispanic than neighboring Willmar (25.6% Hispanic).

Kandiyohi's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Kandiyohi, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kandiyohi is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Kandiyohi ranks 624th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kandiyohi's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kandiyohi's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Kandiyohi is less Native American/Other than neighboring Willmar (1.1% Native American/Other), and Atwater (0.2% Native American/Other).

Kandiyohi's Multiracial Population

8 residents of Kandiyohi, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kandiyohi is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Kandiyohi ranks 758th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kandiyohi's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Kandiyohi's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Kandiyohi is more Multiracial than neighboring New London (0.3% Multiracial). Kandiyohi is less Multiracial than neighboring Spicer (8.1% Multiracial), Willmar (2.5% Multiracial), Atwater (10.6% Multiracial), and Lake Lillian (2.5% 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.