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Chokio city, MN

ZIP 56221 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 56221

56221 has a population of 826 with a median age of 41.0 yrs (55.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
96.8%+57% vs US avg
x
Black
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.2%-96% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.7%-91% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.5%-16% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.2%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
22.3%+37% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
5.0%-55% vs US avg
x
High school
32.9%+25% vs US avg
x
Some college
39.9%+38% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
22.2%-34% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
51.0%+6% vs US avg
x
Never married
34.4%+2% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.8%-14% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.8%
x
Diversity Index
6/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
7.0%-39% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
6.7%+12% vs US avg
x
Disability
24.9%+86% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.1%-0% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
93.3%+1509% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanNorwegianIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 56221

Poverty Rate
7.0%-39% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.7%+12% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
8.1%-0% vs US avg
x
Disability
24.9%+86% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.2%-73% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.2%+21% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
93.3%+1509% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population826
Median age41.0
Poverty rate7.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White96.8%
Hispanic1.7%
Black0.2%
Asian0.2%
Foreign-born0.0%