Redwood County, Minnesota
Redwood County: county in Minnesota, United States
About
Redwood County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 16,059 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 15,079 inhabitants. Its county seat is Redwood Falls. The county was created 163 years ago in 1862.
County Snapshot
Redwood County at a glance
Redwood 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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Minnesota counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
Walnut GrovePopulation 798
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Quick Facts about Redwood County
| Population | 15,079 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Minnesota (United States) |
| Area | 2282 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.4037,-95.2538 |
| Named for | Redwood River |
| Altitude | 1,053 feet / 321 meters |
| Capital | Redwood Falls |
| Establishment | November 04, 1862 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 19:24:43 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.5% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 48℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Redwood County is located at 44°24'13"N 95°15'14"W (44.4036600, -95.2538300). It has 2 neighbors: Cottonwood County and Renville County.
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The largest city of Redwood County is Walnut Grove with a population of 798. Other cities include, Wabasso population 653, Belview population 352, Sanborn population 307 and Delhi population 279. See all Redwood County cities & populated places.
Redwood County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Redwood County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Grove | 798 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Wabasso | 653 | Human settlement in Redwood County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Belview | 352 | City in Redwood County, Minnesota, United States |
| Sanborn | 307 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Delhi | 279 | City in Redwood County, Minnesota |
| Morgan | 245 | City in Redwood County, Minnesota, United States |
| Milroy | 233 | Small city in Redwood County, Minnesota |
| Lamberton | 187 | Township in Redwood County, Minnesota |
| Vesta | 184 | City in Minnesota |
| Redwood Falls | 177 | City in the U. |
| Lucan | 174 | Human settlement in Redwood County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Clements | 140 | City in Minnesota, USA |
| Revere | 88 | Human settlement in Redwood County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Seaforth | 82 | Human settlement in Redwood County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Wanda | 80 | City in Minnesota |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Redwood County decreased by 6.5% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,059 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,025 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 15,820 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 15,685 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 15,529 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 15,425 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 15,216 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 15,244 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 15,252 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 15,170 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 15,079 | -0.6% | estimation process |
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. |