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.
| Housing Information | Number |
|---|---|
| Single Family Units | 5,799 |
| Multiple Family Units | 2,234 |
| Mobile Homes | 214 |
| Number of New Build Residential Building Permits for 2018 | 24 |
| Value of Residential Building Permits for 2018 | $16,260,476 |
| Percentage Owner Occupied | 68% |
| Median Sales Price as of 12/31/2018 | $184,000 |
| Median Assessed Value | $170,500 |
| Median Rent | $767 |
| Vacancy Percentage | 5.6% |
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.
A vital arts community, regional shopping resources, the renovated Sheldon Theatre, four golf courses, access to the Mississippi River and an historic and restored downtown make Red Wing one of the most desirable communities in the country. It has frequently been named one of the best small communities in the country. In fact the people who live here believe it is the Best Small City in the USA.™
The Red Wing Visitors and Convention Bureau can give you a full view of this model community.
| School Type | Number of Schools | Enrollment | Grades | Pupil/Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 2 | 1,022 | K-4 | 16:1 |
| Middle School | 1 | 623 | 5-7 | 17:1 |
| Senior High | 1 | 972 | 8-12 | 19:1 |
| Private/Parochial | 2 | 72 | Pre K-8 | 18:1 |
Mayo Clinic Health System in Red Wing is part of a network of health care providers collaborating with Mayo Clinic to provide you the highest quality care when and where you need it … close to home.
In Red Wing the medical center provides both primary and specialty care with more than 65 providers on staff. The clinic offers family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine and obstetrics and gynecology for primary care. Specialties include:
The hospital in the medical center is licensed for 50 beds including four intensive care beds and six beds in the Birthplace.
Urgent care is provided seven days a week: Monday – Friday from Noon to 7:30 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Emergency Department has been designated as a Level Two trauma center and is open 24/7.
For more information call 651-267-5000 or visit www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org.
Mayo Clinic Health System consists of Mayo-owned clinics, hospitals and other health care facilities that serve the health care needs of people in more than 70 communities in Georgia, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin. The community-based providers, paired with the resources and expertise of Mayo Clinic, enable patients in the region to receive the highest-quality health care close to home.
The Red Wing Family YMCA offers a complete Wellness Center with cardiovascular and weight training equipment.
updated 2024
| Type | Number | Beds | Telemedicine Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinic | 1 | 0 | Yes |
| Dentist | 16 | 0 | No |
| Doctor | 52 | 0 | Yes |
| Hospital | 1 | 50 | Yes |
| Nursing Home | 3 | 292 | Yes |
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.
| Employer | NAICS | Products/Services | Employee Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treasure Island | 71321 | Casino | 1598 |
| Red Wing Shoe Co | 316219 | Other Footwear Mfg. | 935 |
| Mayo Red Wing Health Ctr. | 62211 | General Med. & Surg. Hosp. | 800 |
| Xcel Energy | 221113 | Electric Power Generation | 700 |
| BIC | 33995 | Signs and Advertising Displays | 525 |
| Independent School District 256 | 611110 | Elementary and High School Academics | 377 |
| 3M | 314999 | Fabricated Textile Products | 520 |
| Express Services | 56131 | Employment Agencies | 105 |
| SB Foot Tanning Co | 316110 | Leather Tanning and Finishing | 129 |
| St Crispin Living Community | 62311 | Skilled Nursing Care Facilities | 189 |
| St. James Hotel | 72111 | Hotels, Motels | 142 |
| Riedell Shoes Inc. | 33992 | Sporting & Athletic Goods | 85 |
| Goodhue Public Health | 62161 | Home Health Care Services | 380 |
| MN Correctional Facility | 922140 | Corrections Services | 193 |
Updated 2024
| Occupational Group | Median Wage/Hr |
|---|---|
| Total, All Occupations | $32.62 |
| Management | $70.47 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $34.03 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $43.04 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $41.41 |
| Life, Physical and Social Science | $38.14 |
| Community and Social Service | $45.30 |
| Legal | $30.23 |
| Education, Training and Library | $32.81 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment and Media | $33.56 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $48.19 |
| Healthcare Support | $29.32 |
| Protective Support | $38.27 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $15.77 |
| Building, Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $18.59 |
| Personal Care and Service | $22.12 |
| Sales and Related | $23.04 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $26.04 |
| Farming, Fishery and Forestry | $21.49 |
| Construction and Extraction | $30.28 |
| Installation, Maintenance and Repair | $29.72 |
| Production | $24.31 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $21.46 |
DEED's Occupational Employment Statistics, Wage data from 2024, 3rd Quarter
The Red Wing Port Authority owns 46 acres of prime development land in two industrial development parks. All areas are complete with roads and infrastructure and are ready for immediate development.
River Bluffs Development Park [PDF] is located on the bluff overlooking downtown and the Mississippi River Valley. Thirty-nine acres of prime development land is suitable for office or light industrial development. Existing developments in River Bluffs include Mayo Clinic Health Services, Menards, Wal-Mart, Noesen Dental office, Under the Rainbow Daycare, and housing units. Shovel Ready sites are available in the Park.
In 2005, the Port Authority made significant improvements including site roads and utilities. Lots range in size from 1.2 to 17.06 acres and are ready for building immediately.
New Industrial Business Park - In February 2007, the Red Wing Port Authority completed the acquisition of over 20 acres of some of the most desirable light industrial property in the City of Red Wing. The property, former home of Central Research Labs, was purchased from Triad Properties. Central Research Labs has found a new, larger home in the City of Red Wing. The newly acquired property could be home to as many as seven new businesses in Red Wing.
Concept of New Industrial Business Park along Hwy. 61 & 19.
| Highway Information | |
|---|---|
| Other | Miles from Community |
| Trucking Information | |
| Navigable Water Information | |
| Interstate | I-35 |
| Miles from Community | 35 |
| Four Lane | US-61 |
| Miles from Community | Within 10 |
| MN-19 | 10 |
| MN-58 | 10 |
| US-63 | 10 |
| Truck Lanes | 7 |
| Truck Terminals | 2 |
| Mississippi River | 9 ft. deep |
| Rail Line | Frequency | Reciprocal Switching | Passenger Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inter-Modal Facility - No | |||
| Amtrak | Daily | No | Yes |
| Canadian Pacific | Daily | Yes | No |
The Red Wing Regional Airport is located four miles from the city. International air service is available 45 miles from Red Wing at Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (MSP).
Equipped with three instrument approaches, including an ILS for all weather operations, experienced jet maintenance and ground handling are available on the field. There are 12,000 sq. ft. of heated hangar with a 18' door which can accommodate nearly all midsized business jets. Hangar lot leases are available for Private, Corporate, Commercial and Transient planes.
| Air Service Information | |
|---|---|
| International | |
| Local Air Service | |
| Name | Mpls./St. Paul Intl. Airport KMSP |
| Location | Bloomington |
| Miles to | 45 |
| Longest Runway Length | 10,000 feet |
| Surface Type | Paved |
| Lighted | Yes |
| Customs | Yes |
| Service Type | Charter, Commercial, Freight, Jet |
| Navigational Aids | BEACON, DME, ILS, VOR/DME |
| Weather Info Systems | AWOSA/MNWAS, SAWRS |
| Major Airlines | American, Continental, Delta, Northwest, TWA, United Airlines, US Air |
| Name | Red Wing Regional Airport KRGK |
| Location | Bay City, WI |
| Miles to | 4 |
| Longest Runway Length | 5,010 ft. X 100 ft. |
| Surface Type | Paved |
| Lighted | Yes |
| Customs | No |
| Service Type | General & Corporate Aviation |
| Navigational Aids | 2 GPS 9/27 ILS9 |
| Weather Info Systems | AWOS and RCO to Green Bay Flight Services |
| Contact Information | Sam Blue: 715-594-3701 www.redwingairport.com |
| Services | Available |
|---|---|
| Inter-Community Bus | Yes |
| Intra-Community Bus | Yes |
| Taxi/Cab | Yes |
| Disabled Transportation | Yes |
| Utility Type | Utility Name | Utility Phone | Contact | Contact Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity | Xcel Energy | 800-367-7414 | Ross Lexvold | 651-385-1004 |
| Natural Gas | Xcel Energy | 800-367-7414 | Ross Lexvold | 651-385-1004 |
| Wastewater | RW Util. Division | 651-385-5112 | Jerry Plein | 651-385-5112 |
| Water | RW Util. Division | 651-385-5112 | Jerry Plein | 651-385-5112 |
Water Source: Wells
Storage Capacity: 7,000,000 gal.
Pumping Capacity: 7,000 gal./minute
Average Demand: 1,700,000 gal./day
Peak Demand: 4,000,000 gal./day
Total Water Hardness: 275 ppm
2019 Water Rate: Availability $13.35-$301.98/month depending upon meter size
Usage: $3.58/100 cubic feet
Treatment Type: Mechanical Plant
Capacity of Plant: 4,000,000 gal./day
Average Demand: 2,000,000 gal./day
Peak Demand: 4,000,000 gal./day
2019 Water Rates: Availability $15.36/month
Usage: $4.57/100 cubic feet
Stormwater: $11.50/month
Source: RW Waste to Energy Plant
Capacity: 15,500 pounds steam/hour
Available Capacity: 0-15,500 #/hour depending upon time frame
Coming soon.
| Telephone Information | |
|---|---|
| Local Telephone Company | Century Link |
| Telephone Number | 800-603-6000 |
| Contact | Karen Jothen |
| Telephone Number | 612-663-5675 |
| Digital Central Switch | Yes |
| Equal Access Market | Yes |
| Extended Area Service | No |
| Custom Calling Features | Yes |
| Customized Local Area Services | Yes |
| Current Technologies | DSL , T1 |
| Internet Service | |
|---|---|
| Local Public Access site | Yes |
| Multiple Internet Service Providers | Yes |
| Speed of Service | |
| DTED Certification as E-commerce Ready | No |
| Newspapers Information | |
|---|---|
| Republican Eagle - Wednesday & Saturday | 651-388-8235 |
| Hiawatha Valley Shopper - Weekly | 715-792-2880 |
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Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
