Willmar, MN Demographics

A map of Willmar's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	12,497	12,369	58.5%	58.9%
Hispanic	5,480	4,991	25.6%	23.7%
Black	2,099	2,521	9.8%	12.0%
Multiracial	539	492	2.5%	2.3%
Asian	527	498	2.5%	2.4%
Native American/Other	236	144	1.1%	0.7%

Willmar, Minnesota has an estimated population of 21,378, a slight increase from the 21,015 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.5% White, 25.6% Hispanic, 9.8% Black, 2.5% Asian, 2.5% Multiracial, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Willmar, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Willmar is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Willmar, that probability was 58.2% in 2020 and 58.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Willmar is ranked the 56th 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). Willmar was ranked the 55th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Willmar's White Population

12,497 residents of Willmar, or 58.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Willmar is significantly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Willmar ranks 863rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willmar's White population has grown by an estimated 1.0%. White residents' share of Willmar's population has remained roughly unchanged at 58.5%.

Willmar is less White than neighboring Pennock (74.1% White), Kandiyohi (81.7% White), Spicer (80.7% White), Blomkest (98.4% White), and New London (93.1% White).

Willmar's Black Population

2,099 residents of Willmar, or 9.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Willmar is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Willmar ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willmar's Black population has declined by an estimated 16.7%. Black residents' share of Willmar's population has decreased from 12.0% to 9.8%.

Willmar is more Black than neighboring Pennock (1.5% Black), Kandiyohi (0.6% Black), Spicer (1.1% Black), Blomkest (0% Black), and New London (0% Black).

Willmar's Asian Population

527 residents of Willmar, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Willmar is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Willmar ranks 126th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willmar's Asian population has grown by an estimated 5.8%. Asian residents' share of Willmar's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Willmar is more Asian than neighboring Pennock (0% Asian), Kandiyohi (0% Asian), Spicer (0.1% Asian), Blomkest (0% Asian), and New London (0% Asian).

Willmar's Hispanic Population

5,480 residents of Willmar, or 25.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Willmar is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Willmar ranks 18th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willmar's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Willmar's population has increased from 23.7% to 25.6%.

Willmar is more Hispanic than neighboring Pennock (24.2% Hispanic), Kandiyohi (16% Hispanic), Spicer (10% Hispanic), Blomkest (1.6% Hispanic), and New London (6.6% Hispanic).

Willmar's Native American/Other Population

236 residents of Willmar, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Willmar is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Willmar ranks 431st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willmar's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 63.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Willmar's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Willmar is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pennock (0% Native American/Other), Kandiyohi (0% Native American/Other), Spicer (0% Native American/Other), Blomkest (0% Native American/Other), and New London (0% Native American/Other).

Willmar's Multiracial Population

539 residents of Willmar, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Willmar is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Willmar ranks 673rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willmar's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 9.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Willmar's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Willmar is more Multiracial than neighboring Pennock (0.2% Multiracial), Kandiyohi (1.6% Multiracial), Blomkest (0% Multiracial), and New London (0.3% Multiracial). Willmar is less Multiracial than neighboring Spicer (8.1% 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.