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Ceylon

Minnesota · 303 residents · 0.517 sq mi
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Ceylon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,167. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 110 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $32,900. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
303
−27%since 2000
from 413 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
586 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 799 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.1
+17%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2302933574214841990201020202024Ceylon
2024259
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,167
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,100 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,923
+40%since 2000
from $15,607 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 10%
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$32,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
19.4% rent
Afford Score
0.7
+18%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(398)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(22)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(276)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(8)
Diversity Score14.7%(44)
Diversity Score
15
+172%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+79%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.0%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ceylon, Minnesota?

Ceylon, Minnesota has about 303 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ceylon, Minnesota?

The typical household in Ceylon, Minnesota earns about $44,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ceylon, Minnesota expensive?

In Ceylon, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $32,900, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Ceylon, Minnesota?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ceylon, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ceylon, Minnesota?

About 13.7% of people in Ceylon, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ceylon, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Ceylon, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 160 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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