Goodhue County, Minnesota
Goodhue County: county in Minnesota, United States.
About
Goodhue County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 46,183 and a population density of 23 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 46,318 inhabitants. Its county seat is Red Wing. The county was created 173 years ago in 1853.
County Snapshot
Goodhue County at a glance
Goodhue County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
2
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Minnesota counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
Red WingPopulation 16,416
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Goodhue County
| Population | 46,318 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Minnesota (United States) |
| Area | 2021 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 3% |
| Land as percent of area | 97% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.4099,-92.7226 |
| Altitude | 1,145 feet / 349 meters |
| Capital | Red Wing |
| Establishment | March 03, 1853 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 09:10:12 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 23 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.29% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 63℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Goodhue County is located at 44°24'35"N 92°43'21"W (44.4098500, -92.7225900). It has 7 neighbors: Dakota County, Dodge County, Olmsted County, Rice County, Wabasha County, Pepin County and Pierce County.
Goodhue County map
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The largest city of Goodhue County is Red Wing with a population of 16,416. Other cities include and Cannon Falls population 1,087. See all Goodhue County cities & populated places.
Goodhue County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Goodhue County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Red Wing | 16,416 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Cannon Falls | 1,087 | City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Goodhue County
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Goodhue County increased by 0.29% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46,183 | - | census |
| 2011 | 46,099 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 46,140 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 46,106 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 46,016 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 46,060 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 46,226 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 46,307 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 46,299 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 46,340 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 46,318 | -0.05% | estimation process |
People born in Goodhue County (2)
People born in Goodhue County, including mathematician William Anthony Granville, historian and author Roy Willard Meyer, .
More notable people
Minnesota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | 1,268,408 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Ramsey County | 547,903 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Minneapolis | 433,111 | The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. |
| Dakota County | 431,807 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Anoka County | 359,921 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Paul | 306,717 | The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. |
| Washington County | 265,476 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Louis County | 198,538 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Stearns County | 162,038 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Olmsted County | 159,298 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Scott County | 150,689 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Wright County | 140,249 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Carver County | 106,565 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Sherburne County | 98,811 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Bloomington | 84,583 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Plymouth | 79,635 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |