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Bigelow

Minnesota · 227 residents · 0.393 sq mi
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Bigelow is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% 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 $75,000. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
227
−2%since 2000
from 231 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
578 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 588 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.6
+7%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1882182482773071990201020202024Bigelow
2024297
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,375
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,654
+42%since 2000
from $15,227 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% 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
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction17.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2022
Median gross rent
$1,355
+148%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−27%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(211)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(17)
Asian0.9%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.1%(44)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(141)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino33.5%(76)
Asian1.3%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.7%(133)
Diversity Score
59
+207%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+141%since 2000
from 8.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 75.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.2%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
41.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
28.2%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bigelow, Minnesota?

Bigelow, Minnesota has about 227 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bigelow, Minnesota?

The typical household in Bigelow, Minnesota earns about $74,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bigelow, Minnesota expensive?

In Bigelow, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $75,000, and the typical rent is about $1,355 a month.

How educated are people in Bigelow, Minnesota?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bigelow, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bigelow, Minnesota?

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

Has Bigelow, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Bigelow, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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