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Blaine

Minnesota · 70,222 residents · 32.905 sq mi
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Blaine is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,796. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $240,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
70,222
+56%since 2000
from 44,942 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,134 / sq mi
+56%since 2000
from 1,366 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+15%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
36K46K56K66K76K1990201020202024Blaine
202472K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,796
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,219 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,588
+69%since 2000
from $22,777 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10%
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$240,700
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,475
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $702 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
15.3% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+40%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(41,628)
Black0.9%(385)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(773)
Asian2.5%(1,139)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.6%(5,662)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(51,108)
Black7.1%(4,974)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(3,946)
Asian9%(6,297)
Other4.1%(2,867)
Diversity Score54.5%(38,271)
Diversity Score
54
+333%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+44%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 76.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.8%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
11.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−90.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blaine, Minnesota?

Blaine, Minnesota has about 70,222 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blaine, Minnesota?

The typical household in Blaine, Minnesota earns about $86,796 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blaine, Minnesota expensive?

In Blaine, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $240,700, and the typical rent is about $1,475 a month.

How educated are people in Blaine, Minnesota?

About 34.0% of adults age 25 and over in Blaine, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blaine, Minnesota?

About 5.8% of people in Blaine, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blaine, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Blaine, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 31,247 residents, a change of about 80 percent over that period.

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