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Blomkest

Minnesota · 157 residents · 1.018 sq mi
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Blomkest has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,167. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 29 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $95,000. With a median age of 49.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
157
−16%since 2000
from 186 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
154 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 183 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.9
+39%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
891161441721991990201020202024Blomkest
2024129
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,167
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,121
+69%since 2000
from $16,072 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing9.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,000
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
57.4%
−36.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
4.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.8
−2%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(177)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.5%(21)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93%(146)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(10)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.4%(26)
Diversity Score
16
+42%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
−14%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.2%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blomkest, Minnesota?

Blomkest, Minnesota has about 157 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blomkest, Minnesota?

The typical household in Blomkest, Minnesota earns about $54,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blomkest, Minnesota expensive?

In Blomkest, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $95,000.

How educated are people in Blomkest, Minnesota?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Blomkest, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blomkest, Minnesota?

About 7.8% of people in Blomkest, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blomkest, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Blomkest, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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