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Barnum

Minnesota · 511 residents · 1.009 sq mi
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Barnum has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,639. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $30,300. Households here earn about 43% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

511
−3%vs 2000
vs 525 in 2000
1990 – 2025
506 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 520 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.2
−10%vs 2000
vs 33.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4685386086777471990201020202024Barnum
2024503
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,639
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,518 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,035
−45%vs 2000
vs $14,621 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.0%
+7.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$30,300
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $54,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$267
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $303 in 2000
US average: $450
70.3%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.6% in 2000
29.7% rent
1.7
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(510)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.5%(3)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(511)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.4%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.2%
−8.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.6%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.0 min
+30%vs 2000
vs 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Barnum, Minnesota?

Barnum, Minnesota has about 511 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Barnum, Minnesota?

The typical household in Barnum, Minnesota earns about $17,639 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barnum, Minnesota expensive?

In Barnum, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $30,300, and the typical rent is about $267 a month.

How educated are people in Barnum, Minnesota?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Barnum, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barnum, Minnesota?

About 17.0% of people in Barnum, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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