Only a short 45-minute drive from the Twin Cities, Red Wing is a vibrant small town with direct access to the amenities of one of the most exciting metropolitan areas, Minneapolis/St. Paul.
As of 2026 the population of Red Wing, MN is 16,530. The population is expected to grow to 16,808 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.33%.
The median age of Red Wing, MN residents is 43.
The diversity index of Red Wing, MN is 36.8, meaning that there is a 37% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Red Wing, MN is $94,334 and projected to be $105,179 in 2031. Per capita income is $42,221, projected to be $47,419 in 2031. 3.63% of households – 600 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,035,783 and the average disposable income is $69,658.
There are 7,794 housing units in Red Wing, MN; 4,989 are owner-occupied, 2,364 are rented, and 441 are vacant. The average home value is $330,869, with 365 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,979 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 833 businesses in Red Wing, MN, employing 13,296 workers and pulling from a labor force of 7,678 age 16 and above. 1,183 workers commute into Red Wing, MN from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
6,211 residents both live and work in/around Red Wing, MN. The average travel time is 19.6 minutes. 7.49% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.4% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 5,946 drive alone, 766 carpool, and 101 take public transportation. 310 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 555 residents work from home.
4,352 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1,543 have associates degrees, 2,208 have bachelor’s degrees, and 911 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
