Red Wing, MN
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-10-17

Living In Red Wing, Minnesota Summary

Life in Red Wing research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Red Wing over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Red Wing:

  • The population in Red Wing is 16,596.

  • The median home value in Red Wing is $185,800.

  • The median income in Red Wing is $61,040.

  • The cost of living in Red Wing is 101 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.

  • The median rent in Red Wing is $895.

  • The unemployment rate in Red Wing is 4.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Red Wing is 11.5%.

Red Wing SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8
Affordability
7
Diversity
6
Safety
5
Amenities
7
Education
8
Commute
8.5

Red Wing, MN Crime Report

475
Total Crimes
2,800.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
20.49%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Red Wing
/ 100k People
Minnesota
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 475 2,800.4 2,402.4 2,324.2
Violent Crime 48 283.0 277.5 369.8
Murder 0 0.0 3.4 6.3
Robbery 1 5.9 68.5 66.1
Aggravated Assault 37 218.1 166.5 268.2
Property Crime 427 2,517.4 2,124.9 1,954.4
Burglary 49 288.9 307.0 269.8
Larceny 357 2,104.7 1,567.8 1,401.9
Car Theft 21 123.8 250.0 282.7

Red Wing, MN Cost Of Living

101
Red Wing's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Red Wing Minnesota National Average
Overall 101 95 100
Services 115 101 100
Groceries 101 98 100
Health 102 111 100
Housing 82 83 100
Transportation 101 98 100
Utilities 95 95 100

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Map Of Red Wing, MN

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Population over time in Red Wing

Year Population % Change
2021 16,366 0.0%
2020 16,365 0.2%
2019 16,334 -0.9%
2018 16,484 0.0%
2017 16,484 -0.1%
2016 16,502 0.2%
2015 16,475 0.2%
2014 16,444 -0.0%
2013 16,447 -0.0%
2012 16,449 -

Race / Ethnicity in Red Wing

White
86.3% (14,315)
African American
2.2% (370)
American Indian
1.5% (253)
Asian
0.2% (30)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (15)
Two Or More
2.9% (481)
Hispanic
6.8% (1,132)
Race Red Wing MN USA
White 86.3% 78.3% 59.4%
African American 2.2% 6.5% 12.2%
American Indian 1.5% 0.8% 0.6%
Asian 0.2% 5.0% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.9% 3.4% 3.2%
Hispanic 6.8% 5.6% 18.4%

Gender in Red Wing

Female
49.5% (8,209)
Male
50.5% (8,386)
Gender Red Wing MN USA
Female 49.5% 49.9% 50.5%
Male 50.5% 50.1% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Red Wing for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
1.0% (165)
9-12th Grade
6.0% (995)
High School / GED
34.0% (5,642)
Some College
21.0% (3,485)
Associate's Degree
12.0% (1,991)
Bachelor's Degree
17.0% (2,821)
Master's Degree
7.0% (1,161)
Professional Degree
2.0% (331)
Doctorate Degree
0.0% (0)
Education Red Wing MN USA
< 9th Grade 1.0% 2.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 6.0% 4.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 34.0% 24.0% 26.0%
Some College 21.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 12.0% 12.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 17.0% 25.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 7.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Red Wing, Minnesota

Less than $10,000
5.7% (94,906)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.8% (79,969)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.2% (119,724)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.4% (173,267)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.0% (181,999)
$50,000 to $74,999
22.1% (366,757)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.1% (234,393)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.0% (215,320)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.1% (133,972)
$200,000 or more
3.6% (59,287)
Income Red Wing MN USA
Less than $10,000 5.7% 3.9% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.8% 3.2% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.2% 6.3% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.4% 7.1% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.0% 10.9% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 22.1% 17.0% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.1% 14.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.0% 18.9% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.1% 9.1% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 3.6% 9.7% 9.5%

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