Willmar, Minnesota
Willmar: City in Minnesota, USA
About
Willmar is a city located in the county of Kandiyohi in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 513 and a population density of 13 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 551 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Willmar
| Population : | 551 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Kandiyohi County |
| Postal code : | 56201 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 320 |
| Area : | 40.85 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,142 feet / 348 meters |
| Capital city : | Willmar is capital of Kandiyohi County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 12:45:10 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 13 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6.9% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Willmar is located at 45°7'19"N 95°2'36"W (45.1219100, -95.0433400).
Willmar map
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- Official Website
Official website of Willmar
Demographics
The population of Willmar increased by 6.9% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 513 | - | census |
| 2011 | 545 | 5.87% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 548 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 550 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 551 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 554 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 555 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 557 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 560 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 563 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 551 | -2.18% | estimation process |
People born in Willmar (11)
People born in Willmar, including Player of football Seth Olsen, artist Curt Swan, musher Rick Swenson, .
List
- Bonnie Henrickson (American basketball coach) she was born in 13/04/1963
- Kenneth L. Olson (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 26/05/1945
- Lyle Koenen (American politician) he was born in 16/06/1956
- Mary Olson (American politician) she was born in 23/05/1958
- Evelyn M. Anderson (American physiologist and biochemist) she was born in 20/03/1899
- Jordan Smith (Jordan Smith - coach for Lake County Captains) he was born in 05/07/1990
- Lloyd Peterson he was born in 16/08/1900
- Cushman Albert Rice (United States Army colonel) he was born in 15/03/1878
Schools in Willmar
College & universities near Willmar, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175236 | Ridgewater College | Willmar (MN) | 56201 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Willmar, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCD | St. Cloud | 555 East St. Germain Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Willmar
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Willmar Post Office | Willmar (MN) | 56201 |
Other cities in Kandiyohi County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kandiyohi County , MN.
| 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 |
| 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 |
