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Bejou

Minnesota · 84 residents · 0.287 sq mi
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Bejou has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,429. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 2% 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 $103,100. Households here earn about 50% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 141%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
84
−11%since 2000
from 94 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
293 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 328 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+14%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5774921091261990201020202024Bejou
2024109
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,429
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,796
+162%since 2000
from $10,210 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,100
+141%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
72.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
27.8% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+225%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83%(78)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(66)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.2%(1)
Other10.1%(9)
Diversity Score27.9%(23)
Diversity Score
28
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.5 min
+20%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.2%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bejou, Minnesota?

Bejou, Minnesota has about 84 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bejou, Minnesota?

The typical household in Bejou, Minnesota earns about $36,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bejou, Minnesota expensive?

In Bejou, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $103,100.

How educated are people in Bejou, Minnesota?

About 1.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bejou, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bejou, Minnesota?

About 15.2% of people in Bejou, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bejou, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Bejou, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 36 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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