Paynesville, MN is a small rural community located in Stearns County. The population of this town is 2,048 and the population density is 1,089 people per square mile. Paynesville offers a variety of local businesses including specialty shops, restaurants and service providers. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities such as fishing and bird watching on the lakeshore or in the surrounding parks and countryside. For those who enjoy staying active in sports, there are several sporting events held throughout the year such as softball tournaments, tennis tournaments, golfing at Lakeside Golf Course and annual 5K runs for charities. For those looking to get more involved in their community, organizations like the Paynesville Booster Club offer great opportunities to volunteer and make a difference in their hometown.
The population in Paynesville is 2,048. There are 881 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Paynesville is 50, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Paynesville is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Paynesville
- 50.4% are married
- 8.1% are divorced
- 22.2% are married with children
- 19.0% have children, but are single
Race in Paynesville
- 90.1% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 1.0% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.8% claim Other
- 7.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander