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Blooming Prairie

Minnesota · 1,974 residents · 1.364 sq mi
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Blooming Prairie has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,535. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $125,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
1,974
+2%since 2000
from 1,933 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,447 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,417 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Blooming Prairie
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,535
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,345 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,292
+41%since 2000
from $19,343 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
19.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+6%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,819)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(95)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.1%(253)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(1,751)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(136)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0.2%(3)
Diversity Score18.5%(366)
Diversity Score
19
+42%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+45%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.3%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota?

Blooming Prairie, Minnesota has about 1,974 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota?

The typical household in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota earns about $57,535 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blooming Prairie, Minnesota expensive?

In Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $125,300, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota?

About 23.2% of adults age 25 and over in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota?

About 10.5% of people in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blooming Prairie, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Blooming Prairie, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 69 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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