Population48,195 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate)
River Bluffs and Communities With Deep Roots
Goodhue County, MinnesotaRed Wing is the county seat of Goodhue County, where the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin shape the northeastern boundary. Agricultural land, river communities, and the Prairie Island Indian Community are part of the area’s identity. Parks and local history resources offer several ways to begin exploring. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 48,195 residents in Goodhue County, Minnesota, on July 1, 2025.
Goodhue County at a Glance
Population48,195 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate)
County SeatRed Wing
Largest MunicipalityLitchfield
Established1853
ZIP Codes12
Total Area, Including Water779.552 square miles, including water (2020 Census geography)
Major RoutesI-55 - IL-16 - IL-127
Area Codes217
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Goodhue County
Goodhue County lies within the ancestral homeland of the Dakota people. Its present-day landscape brings together farms, river and mill towns, and the sovereign Prairie Island Indian Community. The Mississippi River and Lake Pepin form the county's northeastern edge, making waterways central to its geography. Red Wing serves as the county seat. The Goodhue County Historical Society provides a place to pursue the stories behind these communities, while the county's own overview emphasizes both the landscape and the distinct identities within it.
Byllesby Park is one county-managed place to begin an outdoor outing, and the county also identifies the Cascade Canoe and Kayak Access among its recreation properties. Consult the parks and trails pages before choosing an activity or access point. For another perspective, explore community information for Red Wing and the county's other cities, or use the historical society's resources to connect today's places with earlier local stories.
What Shapes Us
Local Character
Red Wing is the county seat of Goodhue County, where the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin shape the northeastern boundary.
Community Story
Goodhue County lies within the ancestral homeland of the Dakota people. Its present-day landscape brings together farms, river and mill towns, and the sovereign Prairie Island Indian Community.
Explore Locally
Byllesby Park is one county-managed place to begin an outdoor outing, and the county also identifies the Cascade Canoe and Kayak Access among its recreation properties.
River views, enduring roots, and communities to discover
A Closer Look
Goodhue County
Places and perspectives from Goodhue County
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County Resources
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Government
Schools
University of Minnesota Extension
Public school contacts
Selected local schools from the NCES 2024-2025 directory. Contact the school or district to confirm enrollment, attendance boundaries and current services; this is not a complete school list.
Cannon Falls Elementary – Elementary; grades PK-05. 1020 MINNESOTA ST E, CANNON FALLS, MN 55009. 507-263-6800.
Creekstone Montessori – Elementary; grades PK-08. 5225 HIGHWAY 61 W, #3, RED WING, MN 55066. 651-327-2468.
Goodhue Elementary – Elementary; grades PK-06. 510 3RD AVE, GOODHUE, MN 55027. 651-923-4447.
Kenyon-Wanamingo Senior High – High; grades 09-12. 400 6TH ST, KENYON, MN 55946. 507-789-6186.
Pine Island High School – High; grades 09-12. 223 1ST AVE SE, PINE ISLAND, MN 55963. 507-356-4849.
Burnside Elementary – Elementary; grades 02-04. 5001 LEARNING LN, RED WING, MN 55066. 651-385-4700.
Hospitals
Local hospital contacts
Facility contacts from the CMS Hospital General Information directory, updated July 22, 2026. Contact the facility directly to confirm current services and appointment arrangements.
Mayo Clinic Health System – Cannon Falls – Critical Access Hospitals. 32021 County 24 Boulevard, Cannon Falls, MN 55009. 507-263-6000.
Mayo Clinic Health System In Red Wing – Acute Care Hospitals. 701 Hewitt Boulevard, Red Wing, MN 55066. 651-267-5000.
Public Safety
Emergency Services
State Parks Resources
Montgomery County Administration
Find information about county leadership, departments, and public services.
(217) 532-9530
County Clerk's Office
Vital records, elections, licenses, and official documents.
(217) 532-9531
County Treasurer
Property taxes, payments, and financial services.
(217) 532-9525
Building & Zoning Department
Permits, inspections, zoning, and property information.
(217) 532-3941
Health Department
Community health programs, services, and resources.
(217) 532-5541
County Extension Office
Agriculture, community education, and youth programs.
(217) 532-3941
Trails
Utilities
Libraries
Local library contacts
Locations and public phone numbers are from the IMLS FY2024 Public Libraries Survey. Call the branch to confirm current hours and services before visiting.
Cannon Falls Library – 306 W. Mill St., Cannon Falls, MN 55009. 507-263-2804.
Kenyon Public Library – 709 2Nd Street, Kenyon, MN 55946. 507-789-6821.
Pine Island: Van Horn Public Library – 115 Se 3Rd Street, Pine Island, MN 55963. 507-356-8558.
Red Wing Public Library – 225 East Avenue, Red Wing, MN 55066. 651-385-3673.
Zumbrota Public Library – 100 West Ave, Zumbrota, MN 55992. 507-732-5211.
Courts Resources
Montgomery County Administration
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(217) 532-9530
County Clerk's Office
Vital records, elections, licenses, and official documents.
(217) 532-9531
County Treasurer
Property taxes, payments, and financial services.
(217) 532-9525
Building & Zoning Department
Permits, inspections, zoning, and property information.
(217) 532-3941
Health Department
Community health programs, services, and resources.
(217) 532-5541
County Extension Office
Agriculture, community education, and youth programs.
(217) 532-3941
DMV
Transportation Resources
Montgomery County Administration
Find information about county leadership, departments, and public services.
(217) 532-9530
County Clerk's Office
Vital records, elections, licenses, and official documents.
(217) 532-9531
County Treasurer
Property taxes, payments, and financial services.
(217) 532-9525
Building & Zoning Department
Permits, inspections, zoning, and property information.
(217) 532-3941
Health Department
Community health programs, services, and resources.
(217) 532-5541
County Extension Office
Agriculture, community education, and youth programs.
(217) 532-3941
Postal Services
USPS location finder — Search by street address, city or ZIP Code for nearby post offices, collection boxes and available services.
USPS ZIP Code lookup — Find the mailing ZIP Code for a specific street address.
USPS Hold Mail — Arrange a temporary mail hold and review identity-verification requirements.
USPS change of address and forwarding — Review forwarding options and submit an address-change request through USPS.
USPS package pickup — Check pickup availability for your address and schedule eligible shipments.
Veterans
National services available to local residents
VA accredited representatives — Find help with VA claims and benefit applications.
VA health care applications — Review application options and supporting information.
VA disability claims — Find the official steps for submitting a disability claim.
GI Bill and education benefits — Review how to apply for VA education benefits.
Veteran career and employment support — Explore VA employment, training and career assistance.
Employment
National services available to local residents
USAJOBS federal employment — Search federal openings by location and occupation.
Apprenticeship Finder — Search apprenticeship opportunities by location and occupation.
My Next Move career exploration — Explore occupations, industries and career interests.
Government job-training resources — Find routes to state training programs and support for different job seekers.
Unemployment benefit guidance — Find your state program and its application and eligibility information.
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Local Questions
Goodhue County Questions, Answered
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48,195 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate). This is a dated Census Bureau estimate, rather than a live resident count.
779.552 square miles, including water (2020 Census geography). The total combines land and water area.
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County Photo Credits
- Barn Bluff from Eisenhower Bridge — McGhiever. CC BY 4.0. Resized by Wikimedia; otherwise unmodified.
- GoodhueCountyCourthouseMN2006-07-08 — No machine-readable author provided. Jonathunder assumed (based on copyright claims).. CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized by Wikimedia; otherwise unmodified.
- 2016JohnMillerFarmhouseGoodhueCountyMN — Jonathunder. CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized by Wikimedia; otherwise unmodified.
- 3rd St Bridge Cannon Falls — McGhiever. CC BY 4.0. Resized by Wikimedia; otherwise unmodified.
- Alexander P. Anderson Estate–Tower View — McGhiever. CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized by Wikimedia; otherwise unmodified.
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