Winthrop, Minnesota
Winthrop: city in Minnesota, United States
About
Winthrop is a city located in the county of Sibley in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,399 and a population density of 524 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,323 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Winthrop
| Population | 1,323 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Minnesota (United States) |
| County | Sibley County |
| Postal code | 55396 |
| Phone Area Codes | 507 |
| Area | 2.67 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.5430,-94.3664 |
| Altitude | 1,037 feet / 316 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 05:10:10 (10th April 2026) |
| Density | 496 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.74% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 54℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Winthrop is located at 44°32'35"N 94°21'59"W (44.5430200, -94.3663700).
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According to census records, the population of Winthrop decreased by 5.74% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,399 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,399 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,391 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,385 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,374 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,369 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,358 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,363 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,365 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,347 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,323 | -1.81% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,561 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,784 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,692 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,780 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 14.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 38.0% |
| White only, percent : | 61.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 29.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 16.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 52.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 403 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 12.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.1% |
Winthrop zip code is 55396.
County name: Sibley, County
fips: 27143
City of Winthrop
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $69,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $929 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $265 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $444 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,112 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.43 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 75.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 62.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 79.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 16.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.6% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 40,843 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 63,208 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,215 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $32,538 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $18,761 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 396 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 179 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 176 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 136 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 232 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 34 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 334 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,498.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.19 |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 69,807 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 73.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $131,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,148 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $437 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $782 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 159 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 61,805 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.41 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 201,541 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 936,822 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,621,283 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,841,695 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,488 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $53,658 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,364 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.7% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 2,966 |
| 2019 total employment : | 51,345 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 2,561,782 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -1.3% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 9,115 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 10,816 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,502 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,973 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 934 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 9,459 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,152 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 9,200 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 228.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 701.67 |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Winthrop, MN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173452 | Martin Luther College | New Ulm (MN) | 56073-3965 |
| 173647 | Gustavus Adolphus College | Saint Peter (MN) | 56082-1498 |
| 173911 | South Central College | North Mankato (MN) | 56003-1920 |
| 173142 | Bethany Lutheran College | Mankato (MN) | 56001 |
| 173920 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | Mankato (MN) | 56001 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Winthrop, MN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSP | Saint Paul Union Depot | Midway Station | RAIL |
| SCD | St. Cloud | 555 East St. Germain Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Winthrop.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Winthr Post Office | Winthrop (MN) | 55396 |
| Lafay Post Office | Lafayette (MN) | 56054 |
| Ga ylord Post Office | Ga ylord (MN) | 55334 |
| Gibbon Post Office | Gibbon (MN) | 55335 |
| New Auburn Post Office | New Auburn (MN) | 55366 |
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- Winthrop, Massachusetts city in Massachusetts with a population of 18,446 people.
- Winthrop, Maine town in Maine, United States with a population of 6,029 people.
- Winthrop, Iowa city in Iowa, United States with a population of 848 people.
- Winthrop, Washington town in Washington, United States with a population of 492 people.
- Winthrop, Arkansas city in Arkansas, United States with a population of 179 people.
Other cities in Sibley County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sibley County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Gaylord | 2,244 | City in Sibley County, in Minnesota, United States |
| Gibbon | 740 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Henderson | 702 | City in Sibley County, Minnesota, United States |
| Arlington | 526 | City in Sibley County, Minnesota, United States |
| Green Isle | 507 | Township in Sibley County, Minnesota |
| Jessenland | 434 | Township in Sibley County, Minnesota |
| New Auburn | 404 | Township in Sibley County, Minnesota |
Distance to Other Cities
Winthrop distances to largest Minnesota cities