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Chatfield

Minnesota · 2,997 residents · 2.589 sq mi
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Chatfield is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,106. Population has grown 25% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $171,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% 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
2,997
+25%since 2000
from 2,394 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,158 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 925 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+3%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Chatfield
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,106
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,023 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,835
+78%since 2000
from $20,145 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.2%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,600
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$742
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
22.4% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+7%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(2,345)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(22)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(97)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(2,802)
Black0.8%(23)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(62)
Asian0.5%(15)
Other2.6%(77)
Diversity Score14.3%(427)
Diversity Score
14
+253%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+51%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.3%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−91.8 ptssince 2013
from 95.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chatfield, Minnesota?

Chatfield, Minnesota has about 2,997 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chatfield, Minnesota?

The typical household in Chatfield, Minnesota earns about $75,106 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chatfield, Minnesota expensive?

In Chatfield, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $171,600, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in Chatfield, Minnesota?

About 33.3% of adults age 25 and over in Chatfield, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chatfield, Minnesota?

About 3.1% of people in Chatfield, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chatfield, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Chatfield, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 792 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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