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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 $44,844. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $95,000. Households here earn about 39% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
243
Unchangedsince 2000
from 243 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
259 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 259 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
−13%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1571932302673031990201020202024Climax
2024209
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,844
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,839
+59%since 2000
from $14,320 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,000
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
30.8% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+19%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(220)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.8%(38)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(220)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(7)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other2.3%(6)
Diversity Score13.9%(34)
Diversity Score
14
−12%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+9%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.0%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 91.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−14.2 ptssince 2011
from 16.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.0%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−88.8 ptssince 2013
from 96.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Climax, Minnesota?

Climax, Minnesota has about 243 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Climax, Minnesota?

The typical household in Climax, Minnesota earns about $44,844 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 $95,000, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Climax, Minnesota?

About 28.6% 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 11.9% 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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