Willmar
City in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota

Willmar is a city in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, with 21,015 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,142 ft (348 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pennock, 5.9 miles W.
- 21,015residents (2020 Census)
- 1,142 ftelevation · 348 m
- 14.2 sq miland area · 36.9 km²
- 1,476 / sq mipopulation density
- 56201ZIP code
About Willmar
Willmar ( WIL-mər) is a city in, and the county seat of, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 21,015 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Willmar
- Median household income
- $62,280
- Median home value
- $198,400
- Median rent
- $910/mo
- Median age
- 35.5
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Willmar had 21,015 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 21,015 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,476 per sq mi (570 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Willmar at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Kandiyohi County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 21,015 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.24 sq mi (36.9 km²) |
| Water area | 1.35 sq mi (3.50 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.1210° N, 95.0587° W |
| ZIP code | 56201 |
| Official website | willmarmn.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2770420 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Willmar
- Pennock5.9 mi W
- Kandiyohi6.2 mi E
- Spicer9.7 mi NE
- Raymond11.2 mi SW
- Blomkest12.4 mi S
- New London13.3 mi NE
- Kerkhoven13.5 mi W
- Atwater13.8 mi E
- Prinsburg14.3 mi SW
- Lake Lillian14.9 mi SE
- Murdock17.8 mi NW
- Sunburg18.0 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Willmar
What county is Willmar in?
Willmar is in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Willmar, MN?
21,015 people lived in Willmar at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Willmar, MN?
The ZIP code of Willmar is 56201.
What is the elevation of Willmar?
1,142 feet (348 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Willmar?
Pennock (5.9 mi), Kandiyohi (6.2 mi), Spicer (9.7 mi), Raymond (11.2 mi), Blomkest (12.4 mi).
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