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Climax

Minnesota · 267 residents · 0.94 sq mi
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Climax is a city of 267 people in Minnesota. Median home value sits at $61,500. The median age is 32.1, younger than the US median of 37.2. 78% of homes are owner-occupied. Median rent is $340 a month. The poverty rate is 3.7%, under the national 13.8%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

267
+10%since 2000
from 243 in 2000
1990 – 2025
32.1
−26%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Land area
0.94 sq mi
Population, 19902024
15719323026730319902000201020202024Climax
2024209
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 59.4%(25)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.7%(18)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 149.7%(26)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196.7%(18)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 244.9%(13)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3416.1%(43)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4410.5%(28)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5411.6%(31)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6413.5%(36)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 745.6%(15)
US avg: 7%
75 to 843.4%(9)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.9%(5)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$45,938
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,688 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$22,223
+55%since 2000
from $14,320 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
3.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.271
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance13.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$61,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$340
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $853
77.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
22.3% rent
16.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
2.10 people
+6%since 2009
from 1.99 people in 2009
US average: 2.60
29.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
0.0%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.3
+15%since 2009
from 1.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(220)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(237)
Black1.9%(5)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(4)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican8.7%(19)
Ancestry
Norwegian61%(133)
German24.3%(53)
Irish10.1%(22)
American9.6%(21)
French9.2%(20)
English6.4%(14)
Arab4.6%(10)
Lebanese4.6%(10)
Czech3.7%(8)
Swedish2.8%(6)
Polish0.9%(2)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish0.9%(2)
Section 05

Education

22.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
8.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.4 min
+18%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
90.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 91.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
7.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

17.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
25.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

47.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
52.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
6.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
13.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married56.8%(46)
Married35.8%(29)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced7.4%(6)
Women 15+
Never married41.9%(31)
Married35.1%(26)
Widowed2.7%(2)
Divorced20.3%(15)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Showing 2024 (the nearest year with coverage data).

6.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2013
from 3.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
32.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 40.4% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
7.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
14.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
49.8%
+19.5 ptssince 2020
from 30.3% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
6.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
39.7%
−19.5 ptssince 2020
from 59.2% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
65.1%
+16.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)50%(7)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)57.1%(8)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era7.1%(1)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 14 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Climax, Minnesota?

Climax, Minnesota has about 267 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Climax, Minnesota?

The typical household in Climax, Minnesota earns about $45,938 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 $61,500, and the typical rent is about $340 a month.

How educated are people in Climax, Minnesota?

About 22.8% 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 3.7% 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 23 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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