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Renville, MN

City in Renville County, Minnesota.

Population

1,503

Land area

1.3sq mi

People per sq mi

1,138

ZIP codes

0

Renville and its ZIP codes

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Renville at a glance

  • Renville is about 16 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
  • The median household income is $69,306, 22% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $126,400 (62% below Minnesota) and median rent is $676 a month.

Local data for Renville, MN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Renville, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$69,306

Poverty rate

13.1%

Median home value

$126,400

Median rent

$676/mo

Homeownership

70.1%

Bachelor's or higher

18.7%

Median age

29.4

Average commute

17.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (503), Norwegian Americans (372), Mexican Americans (354).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Renville County. PPP loans are for Renville.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.6%

Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$57,036

5,595 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$65,878

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$131M

FY 2026, $8,919 per person

Renville County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Renville, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone86.8%
  • Carpooled7.3%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walked1.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
  • Worked from home2.1%

Average one-way commute: 17.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Renville, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

549

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

3

0.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 2°F

27.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Renville, MN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.0%

U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts

Diabetes

12.8%

U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts

Smoking

14.8%

U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.1%

U.S. 11.1% +2.0 pts

Cities near Renville

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
DanubeCity4.8 mi0.5
Sacred HeartCity7.5 mi1
OliviaCity9.8 mi2.4
PrinsburgCity9.9 mi1
BlomkestCity14 mi1
DelhiCity14 mi0.8
Clara CityCity14 mi1.9
BelviewCity15 mi0.9
Bird IslandCity15 mi1.5
MaynardCity15 mi0.6
RaymondCity16 mi0.9
EchoCity16 mi0.4
Granite FallsCity17 mi3.5
Redwood FallsCity17 mi5.3
Lake LillianCity19 mi0.5
Wood LakeCity19 mi0.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Renville, MN in?
Renville is in Renville County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Renville, MN?
About 1,503 people live in Renville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Renville?
Nearby places include Danube (4.8 mi), Sacred Heart (7.5 mi), Olivia (9.8 mi), Prinsburg (9.9 mi), Blomkest (14 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023