Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota is a rural area located in the southwest corner of the state. With a population of 9,616 people, it has a population density of 13 people per square mile. The county is home to many small businesses, including grocery stores, cafes, and retail stores. It also offers year-round outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, fishing, camping and skiing on its many trails and lakes. Local organizations such as the Yellow Medicine Community Foundation provide numerous resources to help improve the quality of life within the county. The local community also hosts several annual sporting events such as baseball tournaments and marathons for runners of all ages.
The population in Yellow Medicine County is 9,616. There are 13 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Yellow Medicine County is 42.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Yellow Medicine County is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Yellow Medicine County
- 57.5% are married
- 8.1% are divorced
- 29.7% are married with children
- 11.8% have children, but are single
Race in Yellow Medicine County
- 90.2% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 2.7% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander