Willmar City, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 18351 people, 7302 households, and 4462 families living in the city. The population density was 1549.9 people per square mile (598.42/km˛), giving it the 132nd most densely populated city among the Minnesota. There were 7789 housing units at an average density of 657.9 per square mile (254.02/km˛). The average household size was 2.44 people, and the average family size was 3.08 people. In the city the population was distributed as follows: 26.2% under the age of 18, 12% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 19% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 91 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.6 males. The median age of the city's population was 34.2 years, The median age of males and females living in Willmar City was 31.7 and 36.8 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 88.12% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 0.46% American Indian, 0.53% Asian, 0.11% Native Hawaiian, 1.36% from two or more races and 8.52% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $33455, it is Minnesota's 489th wealthiest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $45415, it is Minnesota's 373rd wealthiest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $18515, making its Minnesota's 289th highest city by per capita income. The median income is $18868, Males have a median income of $23792 versus $14808 for females.
In 2000, 4769 pupils and students, of which 2312 are male and 2457 are female, 25.99% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 229 nursery or pri school, 248 kindergarten, 2249 elementary school, 1131 high school and 912 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 18351 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 18508 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 18470 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 18434 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 18239 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 18236 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 18143 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 18020 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 17882 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 17783 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 17774 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 126 | 103 | 229 |
| Kindergarten | 179 | 69 | 248 |
| Elementary school | 1108 | 1141 | 2249 |
| High school | 543 | 588 | 1131 |
| College or graduate school | 356 | 556 | 912 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willmar city, Minnesota | $33455 | $45415 | $18515 |
| Kandiyohi County, Minnesota | $39772 | $48016 | $19627 |
| Minnesota, United States | $47111 | $56874 | $23198 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |