A Regional Hub
Willmar is the regional center for both Kandiyohi County and west central Minnesota, offering employment opportunities for a much larger area than Kandiyohi County’s geographic borders. The following data represents the six counties, Chippewa, Meeker, Pope, Renville, Swift and Kandiyohi, that make up the West Central Regional Hub.
Population
103351
Employment
Employed Population (+16)
90,422
Average Income
$51,859
Unemployment Rate
3.3%
Education
High School or Higher
89.7%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
18.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010-2014 American Community Survey (5-Year Estimates)