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Amboy

Minnesota · 535 residents · 0.312 sq mi
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Amboy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,423. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $90,800. Households here earn about 33% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
535
−7%since 2000
from 575 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,715 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,843 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+2%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4755486226957691990201020202024Amboy
2024602
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,423
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,595 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,448
+69%since 2000
from $15,658 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$616
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $306 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
20.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+10%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(558)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(8)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(22)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(486)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(22)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.5%(3)
Diversity Score13.3%(71)
Diversity Score
13
+239%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+43%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.8%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.0%
−63.7 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Amboy, Minnesota?

Amboy, Minnesota has about 535 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Amboy, Minnesota?

The typical household in Amboy, Minnesota earns about $49,423 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Amboy, Minnesota expensive?

In Amboy, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $90,800, and the typical rent is about $616 a month.

How educated are people in Amboy, Minnesota?

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

What is the poverty rate in Amboy, Minnesota?

About 17.4% of people in Amboy, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Amboy, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Amboy, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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