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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Climax

Minnesota · 243 residents · 0.938 sq mi
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Climax has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,688. Population has fallen 16% since 1990, a loss of 47 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,800. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 48% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
243
−16%since 1990
from 290 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
43.5
+8%since 1990
from 40.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1571932302673031990201020202024Climax
2024209
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 55.3%(13)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.2%(15)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.6%(16)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.8%(19)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 244.1%(10)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414%(34)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 449.1%(22)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5414.4%(35)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 647.4%(18)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 7411.5%(28)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 847%(17)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over6.6%(16)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,688
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,521 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,320
+44%since 1990
from $9,919 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.8%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,800
−27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$275
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $200 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.2%
+11.0 ptssince 1990
from 64.2% in 1990
24.8% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Climax on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(286)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(12)
Asian0.7%(2)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(220)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(16)
Asian0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican14.4%(30)
Ancestry
Norwegian36.4%(76)
German24.9%(52)
Irish6.2%(13)
English4.8%(10)
Polish4.3%(9)
American3.8%(8)
Scottish3.8%(8)
French3.3%(7)
Ukrainian1.4%(3)
Dutch1%(2)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Swedish0.5%(1)
RANKED:Largest Norwegian population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.6%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 74.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+12%since 1990
from 17.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married33.7%(29)
Married59.3%(51)
Widowed1.2%(1)
Divorced5.8%(5)
Women 15+
Never married17.4%(19)
Married55%(60)
Widowed19.3%(21)
Divorced8.3%(9)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Climax, Minnesota?

Climax, Minnesota has about 243 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Climax, Minnesota?

The typical household in Climax, Minnesota earns about $24,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Climax, Minnesota expensive?

In Climax, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $43,800, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Climax, Minnesota?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Climax, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Climax, Minnesota?

About 11.8% of people in Climax, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Climax, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Climax, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 47 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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