Paynesville, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Stearns County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
2,476
Population
1,081/sq mi density
$72,105
Median Income
$35,009 per capita
$168,800
Home Value
$224,282 Zillow
$791
Median Rent
23.9% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
153
Violent Crime/100K
191 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,105 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$168,800 home value, $791/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,476
Census 2023
Population Density
1,081
per square mile
Land Area
2.3
square miles (6.0 km²)
Median Age
40.6 yrs
4% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.8% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
89.7%
Black
0.4%
Hispanic
5.5%
Asian
0.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97.4%
Spanish
2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.0%
Veterans
10.2%
70% above US avg (6%)
Disability
14.2%
9% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.0%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.0%
42% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.431
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,476 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,081 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.9% |
| Female | 50.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
Language
| English Only | 97.4% |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.0% |
| Veterans | 10.2% |
| Disability | 14.2% |
| Health Insurance | 95.0% |
| Uninsured | 5.0% |
| Broadband Access | 90.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.431 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |