Total Population
47,458
Population
Growth Rate
0.28%
Median Age
42
Diversity Index
29.800
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
McLeod Cooperative Power Association
McLeod is proud to have served its area as a premier provider of electricity since 1935. McLeod Cooperative Power is a member-owned cooperative that provides electricity to more than 6,000 residents, businesses and industries in central Minnesota, primarily in McLeod, Renville, Sibley and Carver counties. McLeod also provides DIRECTV programming and other services to 5,000 homes in its service area.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
19,374
Total Housing Units
20,631
Owner Occupied
15,122
Renter Occupied
4,252
Vacant
1,257
Median Home Value
$293,958
Average Home Value
$342,923
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.50%
Income Projection
Median Household
$85,341 $99,469
Average Household
$108,150 $121,782
Per Capita
$44,453 $50,288
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Workforce
Total Businesses
1,966
Total Employed
22,833
Workers 16+
24,863
2026 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
98
Employed
5,029
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
194
Employed
3,851
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
246
Employed
2,544
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
47
Employed
1,692
2026 Construction Businesses
Businesses
199
Employed
1,465
2026 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
291
Employed
1,367
Some
High School
1,335
Graduated
High School
10,842
Associates
Degree
6,164
Bachelor's
Degree
4,968
Graduate
Degree
2,033
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
16,485
Non-Resident Commuters
8,296
Drive Alone
19,501
Carpooled
1,660
Public
72
Work At Home
2,383
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
