Paynesville, MN Demographics

A map of Paynesville's Population by Race

Paynesville, Minnesota has an estimated population of 2,519, an increase from the 2,388 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.2% White, 6.9% Hispanic, 3.3% Multiracial, 0.8% Asian, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Paynesville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Paynesville has become 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 Paynesville, that probability was 16.7% in 2020 and 21.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Paynesville is ranked the 235th 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). Paynesville was ranked the 239th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Paynesville's White Population

2,222 residents of Paynesville, or 88.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Paynesville is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Paynesville ranks 401st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paynesville's White population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. White residents' share of Paynesville's population has decreased from 91.1% to 88.2%.

Paynesville is less White than neighboring Roscoe (94.8% White), Lake Henry (100% White), Regal (90.9% White), St. Martin (93% White), and Spring Hill (91.8% White).

Paynesville's Black Population

8 residents of Paynesville, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Paynesville is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Paynesville ranks 328th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paynesville's Black population has declined by an estimated 52.9%. Black residents' share of Paynesville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Paynesville is more Black than neighboring Roscoe (0% Black), Lake Henry (0% Black), Regal (0% Black), St. Martin (0% Black), and Spring Hill (0% Black).

Paynesville's Asian Population

19 residents of Paynesville, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Paynesville is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Paynesville ranks 510th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paynesville's Asian population has grown by an estimated 171.4%. Asian residents' share of Paynesville's population has increased from 0.3% to 0.8%.

Paynesville is more Asian than neighboring Roscoe (0% Asian), Lake Henry (0% Asian), Regal (0% Asian), and Spring Hill (0% Asian). Paynesville is less Asian than neighboring St. Martin (1% Asian).

Paynesville's Hispanic Population

175 residents of Paynesville, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Paynesville is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Paynesville ranks 359th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paynesville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 105.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Paynesville's population has increased from 3.6% to 6.9%.

Paynesville is more Hispanic than neighboring Roscoe (5.2% Hispanic), Lake Henry (0% Hispanic), Regal (6.1% Hispanic), St. Martin (1.9% Hispanic), and Spring Hill (0% Hispanic).

Paynesville's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Paynesville, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Paynesville is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Paynesville ranks 616th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paynesville's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 22.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Paynesville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Paynesville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Roscoe (0% Native American/Other), Lake Henry (0% Native American/Other), Regal (0% Native American/Other), St. Martin (0% Native American/Other), and Spring Hill (0% Native American/Other).

Paynesville's Multiracial Population

84 residents of Paynesville, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Paynesville is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Paynesville ranks 363rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paynesville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Paynesville's population has decreased from 3.9% to 3.3%.

Paynesville is more Multiracial than neighboring Roscoe (0% Multiracial), Lake Henry (0% Multiracial), and Regal (3% Multiracial). Paynesville is less Multiracial than neighboring St. Martin (4.2% Multiracial), and Spring Hill (8.2% 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.