Owatonna

City in Steele County, Minnesota

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Owatonna is a city in Steele County, Minnesota, with 26,420 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,152 ft (351 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Medford, 5.3 miles N.

About Owatonna

Owatonna () is a city in and the county seat of Steele County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 26,420 at the 2020 census. Owatonna is home to the Steele County Fairgrounds, which hosts the Steele County Free Fair in August. Interstate 35 and U.S. Highways 14 and 218 are three of the main routes in the city.

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Living in Owatonna

Median household income
$80,750
Median home value
$245,200
Median rent
$1,067/mo
Median age
40.4
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Owatonna, MN population

Owatonna had 26,420 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census26,420
Density1,746 per sq mi (674 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Owatonna at a glance

StateMinnesota (MN)
CountySteele County
TypeCity
Population26,420 (2020)
Land area15.13 sq mi (39.2 km²)
Water area0.08 sq mi (0.22 km²)
Elevation1,152 ft (351 m)
Coordinates44.0924° N, 93.2336° W
ZIP code55060
Official websiteci.owatonna.mn.us
Census code (GEOID)2749300

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Owatonna

What county is Owatonna in?

Owatonna is in Steele County, Minnesota.

What is the population of Owatonna, MN?

26,420 people lived in Owatonna at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Owatonna, MN?

The ZIP code of Owatonna is 55060.

What is the elevation of Owatonna?

1,152 feet (351 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Owatonna?

Medford (5.3 mi), Claremont (12.2 mi), Warsaw (13.1 mi), Waseca (13.4 mi), Morristown (13.9 mi).

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