Kandiyohi County, Minnesota
Kandiyohi County: county in Minnesota, United States
About
Kandiyohi County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 42,239 and a population density of 19 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 43,130 inhabitants. Its county seat is Willmar. The county was created 168 years ago in 1858.
County Snapshot
Kandiyohi County at a glance
Kandiyohi County currently has 15 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
15
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New LondonPopulation 3,005
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Quick Facts about Kandiyohi County
| Population | 43,130 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Minnesota (United States) |
| Area | 2232 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 7.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 92.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.1524,-95.0047 |
| Altitude | 1,175 feet / 358 meters |
| Capital | Willmar |
| Establishment | March 20, 1858 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 22:32:03 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 19 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.07% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 44℉ Chance Rain And Snow Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Kandiyohi County is located at 45°9'9"N 95°0'17"W (45.1523800, -95.0047400). It has 6 neighbors: Chippewa County, Meeker County, Pope County, Renville County, Stearns County and Swift County.
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The largest city of Kandiyohi County is New London with a population of 3,005. Other cities include, Spicer population 1,224, Atwater population 1,113, Willmar population 551 and Pennock population 509. See all Kandiyohi County cities & populated places.
Kandiyohi County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kandiyohi County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| New London | 3,005 | City in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States |
| Spicer | 1,224 | Human settlement in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Atwater | 1,113 | Human settlement in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Kandiyohi | 660 | Township in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota |
| Willmar | 551 | City in Minnesota, USA |
| Pennock | 509 | City in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States |
| Prinsburg | 497 | City in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States |
| Roseland | 378 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Raymond | 284 | City in Minnesota |
| Norway Lake | 281 | Township in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota |
| Lake Lillian | 194 | Township in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota |
| Blomkest | 157 | Human settlement in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Sunburg | 99 | Human settlement in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Svea | 45 | Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States |
| Regal | 35 | Human settlement in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States of America |
Weather
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Kandiyohi County increased by 2.07% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42,239 | - | census |
| 2011 | 42,202 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 42,373 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 42,450 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 42,482 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 42,623 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 42,697 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 42,778 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 42,910 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 43,199 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 43,130 | -0.16% | estimation process |
People born in Kandiyohi County (2)
People born in Kandiyohi County, including politician Henrik Shipstead, botanist and botanical collector Lisa Marie Giencke, .
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. |