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Askov

Minnesota · 326 residents (2025 est.) · 1.258 sq mi
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Askov has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,250. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 64 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $152,700. The poverty rate of 24.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 65% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
304
−17%since 2000
from 368 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
242 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 293 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.5
+14%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:326 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2913303684064451990201020202024Askov
2024304
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,250
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,472 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,108
+86%since 2000
from $14,583 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.3%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
+3%since 2010
from 0.442 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services6.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,700
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$346
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $271 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.3%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
43.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+126%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
14
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(353)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(274)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(9)
Diversity Score22.7%(69)
Diversity Score
23
+987%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.1 min
+152%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−1.1 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
14.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 48.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.4%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2012
from 23.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.3%
+12.5 ptssince 2017
from 56.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Askov, Minnesota?

Askov, Minnesota has about 304 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Askov, Minnesota?

The typical household in Askov, Minnesota earns about $31,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Askov, Minnesota expensive?

In Askov, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $152,700, and the typical rent is about $346 a month.

How educated are people in Askov, Minnesota?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Askov, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Askov, Minnesota?

About 24.3% of people in Askov, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Askov, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Askov, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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