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Redwood County, Minnesota, has 15,425 residents and covers 878.6 square miles. The population declined 3.9% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Redwood County is 27127.

Redwood Falls is the county's largest population center. Redwood County also includes 14 zip codes, 8 public school districts and 63 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.

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Redwood County Trends

Population
15,425▾
Median Home Value
$150,400▴
K-12 Enrollment
4,736▾
Redwood County in Minnesota

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Redwood County Maps

The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.

County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.

Redwood County Population

Redwood County had 15,425 residents in 2020. That was 3.9% lower than in 2010. Redwood County had 1,390 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 18 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Redwood Falls, Morgan and Lamberton.

Population Trend in Redwood County MN

Redwood County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.

Redwood County Zip Codes

Redwood County has 14 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Redwood Falls (56283), Morgan (56266) and Lamberton (56152). Redwood Falls is the largest zip by population, with about 6,412 residents or 42% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 60% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.

Most Populated Zip Codes in Redwood County MN

ZIP Area Population Trend
56283 Redwood Falls 6,412 ▾ -3.4%
56266 Morgan 1,510 ▾ -7.2%
56152 Lamberton 1,402 ▾ -7%
56293 Wabasso 1,257 ▴ 2.8%
56180 Walnut Grove 1,225 ▾ -13%
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Redwood County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.

Redwood County Demographics

Redwood County has a median age of 41.1, which makes the county a little older than Minnesota overall. About 24.8% of residents are under 18, while 22.1% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 27% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 20.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 38.8%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.

Key Demographics for Redwood County MN

Median Age

41.1

Under 18

24.8%

Age 65+

22.1%

Bachelor's+

20.8%

Redwood County School Districts

Redwood County is served by 8 public school districts with 4,736 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Redwood Area, Tracy Area Public and Springfield Public. Those three districts account for about 51% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.

Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Redwood County MN

District Enrollment Share Trend
Redwood Area School District 1,113 23.5% ▾ -1.7%
Tracy Area Public School District 670 14.1% ▾ -2.6%
Springfield Public School District 653 13.8% ▴ 9%
Yellow Medicine East 605 12.8% ▴ 0.3%
Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools 497 10.5% ▾ -0.4%
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Redwood County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.

Redwood County Housing & Real Estate

Redwood County has a median home value of $150,400 and a median gross rent of $767. About 80% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Minnesota median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $173,750 and homes spent about 98 days on the market.

Redwood County Housing Mix

Redwood County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.

Redwood County Housing Trends

Redwood County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).

Businesses in Redwood County, MN

Redwood County has 761 business listings across 271 categories. The largest categories in Redwood County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (41, 5.4%), Gas Stations (15, 2.0%), and Banks & Credit Unions (13, 1.7%). The full Redwood County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Redwood County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.

Top Business Categories in Redwood County, MN

Category Businesses Share
Churches & Religious Organizations 41 5.4%
Gas Stations 15 2.0%
Banks & Credit Unions 13 1.7%
Parks & Recreation 13 1.7%
Bars & Nightlife 12 1.6%
Auto Repair 12 1.6%
Insurance Agencies 12 1.6%
Contractors 11 1.4%
Public And Government Association 11 1.4%
Retirement Home 11 1.4%

Redwood County Business Listings

Business Category City
Wabasso Rehabilitation and Wellness Center Abuse And Addiction Treatment Wabasso
Lakeside Manor Accommodation Redwood Falls
Kinner and Company Ltd Accountant Wabasso
Inglis Field Complex Active Life Redwood Falls
Farmward Cooperative Agricultural Cooperatives Morgan
Weltsch Equipment Agricultural Service Redwood Falls
Sawvell's Seed Agriculture Clements
Redwood Falls Municipal Airport Airport Redwood Falls
Beermann Construction Altering And Remodeling Contractor Lamberton
Wabasso Ambulance Ambulance And Ems Services Wabasso
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Redwood County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.

Redwood County Basemaps

Redwood County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.

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  • 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
  • Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
  • ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
  • Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
  • Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
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