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Blomkest

Minnesota · 145 residents · 1.018 sq mi
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Blomkest has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,167. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 41 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $60,000. With a median age of 52.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
145
−22%since 2000
from 186 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
142 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 183 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.6
+47%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
891161441721991990201020202024Blomkest
2024129
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,167
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,934
+124%since 2000
from $16,072 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance15.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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
$60,000
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,078
from $0 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
8.6% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−38%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(136)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(7)
Diversity Score24.6%(36)
Diversity Score
25
+114%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
−16%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.6%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
42.7%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.0%
−97.1 ptssince 2013
from 98.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blomkest, Minnesota?

Blomkest, Minnesota has about 145 residents according to the 2020 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 $60,000, and the typical rent is about $1,078 a month.

How educated are people in Blomkest, Minnesota?

About 13.9% 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 6.0% 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 34 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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