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Bovey

Minnesota · 804 residents · 2.286 sq mi
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Bovey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,375. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 13% 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 $60,900. Households here earn about 42% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
804
+21%since 2000
from 662 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
352 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 290 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.5
−13%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6246907578238891990201020202024Bovey
2024646
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,375
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,662 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,342
+8%since 2000
from $16,127 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−15.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,900
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$467
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.4%
−23.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
35.9% rent
Vacancy rate
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.1%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+28%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(638)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(8)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(23)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(745)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(19)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other7.3%(59)
Diversity Score22.8%(183)
Diversity Score
23
+563%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+56%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% 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
0.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.9%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bovey, Minnesota?

Bovey, Minnesota has about 804 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bovey, Minnesota?

The typical household in Bovey, Minnesota earns about $33,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bovey, Minnesota expensive?

In Bovey, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $60,900, and the typical rent is about $467 a month.

How educated are people in Bovey, Minnesota?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bovey, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bovey, Minnesota?

About 7.0% of people in Bovey, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bovey, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Bovey, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 155 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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