Willmar

City in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota

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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.

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, MN population

Willmar had 21,015 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census21,015
Density1,476 per sq mi (570 per km²)

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

Willmar at a glance

StateMinnesota (MN)
CountyKandiyohi County
TypeCity
Population21,015 (2020)
Land area14.24 sq mi (36.9 km²)
Water area1.35 sq mi (3.50 km²)
Elevation1,142 ft (348 m)
Coordinates45.1210° N, 95.0587° W
ZIP code56201
Official websitewillmarmn.gov
Census code (GEOID)2770420

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

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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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