Yellow Medicine County's 2026 population is estimated at 9,177, reflecting a -1.06% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Yellow Medicine County is the 71st largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 10,429 and has grown -12% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.1 years
Female: 43.1 years
Male: 41.3 years
There are 7,298 adults, (2,035 of whom are seniors) in Yellow Medicine County.
Female: 4,643 (49.1%)
Male: 4,808 (50.9%)
The racial composition of Yellow Medicine County includes 87.3% White, 3.5% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,251 | 87.3% |
| Two or more races | 525 | 5.55% |
| Other race | 331 | 3.5% |
| Native American | 248 | 2.62% |
| Black or African American | 79 | 0.84% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.05% |
Yellow Medicine County 's average per capita income is $47,899. Household income levels show a median of $74,000. The poverty rate stands at 8.56%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $98,309 | - |
| Families | $90,833 | $110,876 |
| Households | $74,000 | $94,525 |
| Non Families | $41,727 | $59,234 |
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