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Bovey

Minnesota · 829 residents · 2.286 sq mi
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Bovey has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,011. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $103,300. Households here earn about 28% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
829
+25%since 2000
from 662 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
363 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 290 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
−8%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6246907578238891990201020202024Bovey
2024646
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,011
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,662 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,841
+42%since 2000
from $16,127 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+27.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,300
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$787
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
41.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+37%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(709)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4%(33)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other4.8%(40)
Diversity Score23.3%(193)
Diversity Score
23
+577%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+69%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 18.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.5%
−76.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bovey, Minnesota?

Bovey, Minnesota has about 829 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bovey, Minnesota?

The typical household in Bovey, Minnesota earns about $53,011 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 $103,300, and the typical rent is about $787 a month.

How educated are people in Bovey, Minnesota?

About 8.2% 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 12.7% 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 180 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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