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Minnesota · 423 residents (2025 est.) · 1.469 sq mi
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Akeley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,000. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 123 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $110,500. With a median age of 55.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 51% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
289
−30%since 2000
from 412 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
197 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 280 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.8
+52%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:423 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2743183624064501990201020202024Akeley
2024289
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,719 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,615
+108%since 2000
from $13,749 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
−14%since 2010
from 0.487 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing8%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,500
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,094
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
10.6% rent
Vacancy rate
24.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.2%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
80.0%
+44.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+92%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(397)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(13)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(264)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.7%(25)
Diversity Score19.8%(57)
Diversity Score
20
+543%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+20%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.9%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.9%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.0%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2012
from 20.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
66.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2017
from 53.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Akeley, Minnesota?

Akeley, Minnesota has about 289 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Akeley, Minnesota?

The typical household in Akeley, Minnesota earns about $44,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Akeley, Minnesota expensive?

In Akeley, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $110,500, and the typical rent is about $1,094 a month.

How educated are people in Akeley, Minnesota?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Akeley, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Akeley, Minnesota?

About 14.2% of people in Akeley, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Akeley, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Akeley, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 146 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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