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Badger

Minnesota · 429 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 $36,406. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 11% 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 $78,600. Households here earn about 50% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
429
−9%since 2000
from 470 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
321 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 352 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+30%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3624014414815201990201020202024Badger
2024391
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,406
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,234 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,362
+17%since 2000
from $15,727 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade44.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing9.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$642
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
24.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+28%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(393)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(7)
Asian1.2%(5)
Other5.3%(23)
Diversity Score20.6%(88)
Diversity Score
21
+3784%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+67%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.8%
−50.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
40.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−93.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Badger, Minnesota?

Badger, Minnesota has about 429 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Badger, Minnesota?

The typical household in Badger, Minnesota earns about $36,406 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 $78,600, and the typical rent is about $642 a month.

How educated are people in Badger, Minnesota?

About 10.6% 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 17.7% of people in Badger, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Badger, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Badger, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 51 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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