Population

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Population Overall

Summary: The number of people living in Red Wing has stayed relatively steady for years. With our aging population, we will need some growth to maintain economic vitality.

Details: This graph shows the number of people who live within the city border of Red Wing. The city border does not include nearby areas like Welch, Wacouta, and Hay Creek Township.

Source: US Census - American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates (2008-2012, 2013-2017, 2018-2022)

Population by Age

Summary: Red Wing is getting steadily older. Twenty percent of us are 65 years or older, compared to 16% in the state. An older population provides knowledge and history but also presents challenges in healthcare, housing, and the workforce.

Details: This graph shows the population by age of our overall population in the city limits.

Source: US Census - American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates (2008-2012, 2013-2017, 2018-2022)

Population by Race

Summary: Red Wing is more racially diverse than we were 10 years ago but less diverse than Minnesota overall. Measuring racial diversity helps us be more aware of opportunities and disparities. Racially diverse towns can bring in more people, talent, and ideas and can lead to a community that’s economically secure.

Details: This chart reflects how people self-identify their race based on categories provided by the U.S. Census. The U.S. Census continues to refine and update the way it asks people to identify their race, and the survey will likely be different in 2030 than it is today.

Source: US Census - American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates (2009-2012, 2013-2017, 2018-2022)

Population of Residents by Ethnicity

Summary: The percentage of us in Red Wing who identify as Hispanic/Latino has grown significantly since 2011 and is now nearly 7%.

Details: The U.S. Census offers only two categories under ethnicity: Hispanic/Latino or Not Hispanic/Latino. The Census defines Hispanic/Latino as people of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture regardless of race. Hispanic/Latino residents can be of any or multiple races.

Source: US Census - American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates (2008-2012, 2013-2017, 2018-2022)