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Badger

Minnesota · 375 residents · 1.336 sq mi
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Badger has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,656. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 95 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,000. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 43% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
375
−20%since 2000
from 470 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
281 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 352 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.8
+28%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3624014414815201990201020202024Badger
2024391
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,656
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,234 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,197
+47%since 2000
from $15,727 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.515
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade34.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.4%
Information4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$496
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.6%
−28.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
32.0% rent
Vacancy rate
29.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+37%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(469)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.5%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(347)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(4)
Asian2.1%(8)
Other5.2%(19)
Diversity Score20.1%(75)
Diversity Score
20
+3680%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+72%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
55.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
28.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.7%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.9%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Badger, Minnesota?

Badger, Minnesota has about 375 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Badger, Minnesota?

The typical household in Badger, Minnesota earns about $32,656 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Badger, Minnesota expensive?

In Badger, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $75,000, and the typical rent is about $496 a month.

How educated are people in Badger, Minnesota?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Badger, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Badger, Minnesota?

About 18.3% of people in Badger, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Badger, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Badger, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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