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Oronoco, MN
City in Olmsted County, Minnesota.
Population
1,679
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
573
ZIP codes
0
Oronoco and its ZIP codes
Oronoco at a glance
- Oronoco is about 7.9 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $157,500 a year, 77% more than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $505,000 (53% above Minnesota) and median rent is $1,100 a month.
Local data for Oronoco, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oronoco, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$157,500
Poverty rate
2.9%
Median home value
$505,000
Median rent
$1,100/mo
Homeownership
98.1%
Bachelor's or higher
58.4%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (608), Norwegian Americans (169), Irish Americans (130).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Olmsted County. PPP loans are for Oronoco.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$83,402
105,239 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,873
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.29B
FY 2026, $7,952 per person
How people get to work
Oronoco, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.1%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home16.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oronoco, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
882
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
154
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 4°F
36.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oronoco, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
7.9%
U.S. 12.1% -4.2 pts
Smoking
11.6%
U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.2%
U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts
Cities near Oronoco
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pine IslandCity | 6.2 mi | 6.2 |
| MazeppaCity | 7.8 mi | 1.1 |
| HammondCity | 9.3 mi | 0.2 |
| ByronCity | 10 mi | 3.1 |
| Zumbro FallsCity | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| ZumbrotaCity | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| RochesterCity | 12 mi | 56.7 |
| MantorvilleCity | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| MillvilleCity | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| KassonCity | 14 mi | 3.5 |
| ElginCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| BellechesterCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| WanamingoCity | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| GoodhueCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| MarionCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| West ConcordCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oronoco, MN in?
- Oronoco is in Olmsted County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Oronoco, MN?
- About 1,679 people live in Oronoco, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oronoco?
- Nearby places include Pine Island (6.2 mi), Mazeppa (7.8 mi), Hammond (9.3 mi), Byron (10 mi), Zumbro Falls (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023