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Atwater

Minnesota · 1,124 residents · 1.03 sq mi
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Atwater has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,773. Population has held roughly steady 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 $108,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. Households here earn about 25% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
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
1,124
+4%since 2000
from 1,079 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,091 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,048 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
−7%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9731K1K1K1K1990201020202024Atwater
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,773
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,265 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,293
+10%since 2000
from $21,112 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$647
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
24.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+18%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,055)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(14)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(42)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(1,001)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(65)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other11.6%(130)
Diversity Score35.9%(403)
Diversity Score
36
+818%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+76%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 76.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.2%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−88.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atwater, Minnesota?

Atwater, Minnesota has about 1,124 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atwater, Minnesota?

The typical household in Atwater, Minnesota earns about $54,773 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Atwater, Minnesota expensive?

In Atwater, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $108,900, and the typical rent is about $647 a month.

How educated are people in Atwater, Minnesota?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Atwater, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Atwater, Minnesota?

About 4.6% of people in Atwater, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Atwater, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Atwater, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 47 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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