Willmar, MN Demographics

A map of Willmar's Population by Race

Willmar, Minnesota had a population of 21,015 in 2020. It was 58.9% White, 12.0% Black, 2.4% Asian, 23.7% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 2.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Willmar, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Willmar is the 55th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Willmar's White Population

12,369 residents of Willmar identify as White, or 58.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Willmar less than the White share of the population of Minnesota (76.3% White). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Willmar is ranked #863 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Willmar is less White than neighboring Pennock (76.8% White), Kandiyohi (88% White), Spicer (91.1% White), Blomkest (93.8% White), and New London (92.7% White).

Willmar's Black Population

2,521 residents of Willmar identify as Black, or 12.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Willmar slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Minnesota (6.9% Black). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Willmar is ranked #22 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Willmar is more Black than neighboring Pennock (1.7% Black), Kandiyohi (0.2% Black), Spicer (0.1% Black), Blomkest (0% Black), and New London (0.2% Black).

Willmar's Asian Population

498 residents of Willmar identify as Asian, or 2.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Willmar roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Minnesota (5.2% Asian). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Willmar is ranked #120 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Willmar is more Asian than neighboring Pennock (0.2% Asian), Kandiyohi (0% Asian), Spicer (0.1% Asian), Blomkest (0% Asian), and New London (0.5% Asian).

Willmar's Hispanic Population

4,991 residents of Willmar identify as Hispanic, or 23.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Willmar larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Minnesota (6.1% Hispanic). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Willmar is ranked #18 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Willmar is more Hispanic than neighboring Pennock (20% Hispanic), Kandiyohi (9.7% Hispanic), Spicer (4.8% Hispanic), Blomkest (6.2% Hispanic), and New London (3.1% Hispanic).

Willmar's Native American/Other Population

144 residents of Willmar identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Willmar roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Minnesota (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Willmar is ranked #403 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Willmar is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pennock (0% Native American/Other), Kandiyohi (0.4% Native American/Other), Spicer (0.5% Native American/Other), Blomkest (0% Native American/Other), and New London (0.2% Native American/Other).

Willmar's Multiracial Population

492 residents of Willmar identify as Multiracial, or 2.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Willmar roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Minnesota (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Willmar is ranked #672 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Willmar is more Multiracial than neighboring Pennock (1.3% Multiracial), Kandiyohi (1.8% Multiracial), and Blomkest (0% Multiracial). Willmar is less Multiracial than neighboring Spicer (3.4% Multiracial), and New London (3.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.