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Beardsley

Minnesota · 216 residents · 0.47 sq mi
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Beardsley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 46 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $63,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 155%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
216
−18%since 2000
from 262 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
460 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 557 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
−3%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1581932292642991990201020202024Beardsley
2024229
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,429 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,200
+69%since 2000
from $16,106 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction17.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing4.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Information1%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,200
+155%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
19.6% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+80%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(259)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(203)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.6%(8)
Diversity Score
4
+27%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+24.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+99%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 73.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beardsley, Minnesota?

Beardsley, Minnesota has about 216 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beardsley, Minnesota?

The typical household in Beardsley, Minnesota earns about $56,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beardsley, Minnesota expensive?

In Beardsley, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $63,200.

How educated are people in Beardsley, Minnesota?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Beardsley, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beardsley, Minnesota?

About 11.8% of people in Beardsley, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beardsley, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Beardsley, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 71 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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