Pennington County's 2026 population is estimated at 13,492, reflecting a -0.59% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Pennington County is the 60th largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 13,971 and has grown -3.43% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.6 years
Female: 40.7 years
Male: 38.7 years
There are 10,925 adults, (2,665 of whom are seniors) in Pennington County.
Female: 6,905 (50.1%)
Male: 6,886 (49.9%)
The racial composition of Pennington County includes 88.59% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,218 | 88.59% |
| Two or more races | 873 | 6.33% |
| Other race | 325 | 2.36% |
| Asian | 211 | 1.53% |
| Black or African American | 106 | 0.77% |
| Native American | 50 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.06% |
Pennington County 's average per capita income is $50,765. Household income levels show a median of $77,325. The poverty rate stands at 10.46%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $113,355 | - |
| Families | $105,547 | $118,968 |
| Households | $77,325 | $93,104 |
| Non Families | $41,875 | $52,538 |
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