Goodhue County, Minnesota
Goodhue County: County in Minnesota, United States
About
Goodhue County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 46,183 and a population density of 23 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 46,318 inhabitants. Its county seat is Red Wing. The county was created 171 years ago in 1853.
Quick Facts about Goodhue County
| Population : | 46,318 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| Area : | 2021 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 3% |
| Land as percent of area : | 97% |
| Altitude : | 1,145 feet / 349 meters |
| Capital : | Red Wing |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1853 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 20:56:13 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 23 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.29% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Goodhue County is located at 44°24'35"N 92°43'21"W (44.4098500, -92.7225900). It has 7 neighbors: Dakota County, Dodge County, Olmsted County, Rice County, Wabasha County, Pepin County and Pierce County.
Goodhue County map
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The largest city of Goodhue County is Red Wing with a population of 16,416. Other cities include, Stanton population 1,108, Cannon Falls population 1,087, Vasa population 886 and Pine Island population 754. See all Goodhue County cities & populated places.
Goodhue County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Goodhue County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Red Wing | 16,416 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Stanton | 1,108 | Unincorporated community in Goodhue County, Minnesota |
| Cannon Falls | 1,087 | City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States |
| Vasa | 886 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Hay Creek | 863 | Township in Goodhue County, Minnesota |
| Pine Island | 754 | City in Goodhue and Olmsted counties, Minnesota, United States |
| Welch | 750 | Township in Goodhue County, Minnesota |
| Zumbrota | 576 | City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Goodhue | 525 | Township in Goodhue County, Minnesota |
| Belle Creek | 492 | Township in Goodhue County, Minnesota |
| Wanamingo | 449 | City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States |
| Kenyon | 388 | City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States |
| Wacouta | 382 | Township in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States |
| Roscoe | 114 | Human settlement in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Bellechester | 40 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Dennison | 15 | City in Goodhue and Rice counties, Minnesota, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Goodhue County
Goodhue County has 7 neighbours.
- Dakota County county in Minnesota, United States
- Dodge County county in Minnesota, United States
- Olmsted County county in Minnesota, United States
- Rice County county in Minnesota, United States
- Wabasha County county in Minnesota, United States
- Pepin County county in Wisconsin, United States
- Pierce County county in Wisconsin, United States
Demographics
The population of Goodhue County increased by 0.29% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 46,183 | - | census |
| 2011 | 46,099 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 46,140 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 46,106 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 46,016 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 46,060 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 46,226 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 46,307 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 46,299 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 46,340 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 46,318 | -0.05% | estimation process |
People born in Goodhue County (2)
People born in Goodhue County, including mathematician William Anthony Granville, historian and author Roy Willard Meyer, .
List
Minnesota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | 1,268,408 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Ramsey County | 547,903 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Minneapolis | 433,111 | The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. |
| Dakota County | 431,807 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Anoka County | 359,921 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Paul | 306,717 | The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. |
| Washington County | 265,476 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Louis County | 198,538 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Stearns County | 162,038 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Olmsted County | 159,298 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Scott County | 150,689 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Wright County | 140,249 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Carver County | 106,565 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Sherburne County | 98,811 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Bloomington | 84,583 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Plymouth | 79,635 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
