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Cuyuna

Minnesota · 296 residents · 3.234 sq mi
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Cuyuna has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,500. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $183,300. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
296
+28%since 2000
from 231 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
92 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 71 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.1
+20%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1341992643293941990201020202024Cuyuna
2024250
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,500
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,107 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,114
+58%since 2000
from $17,838 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.4%
US avg: 10%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,300
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
14.4% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+175%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(227)
Black0.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(283)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.9%(17)
Diversity Score
6
+82%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+103%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 92.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 18.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.5%
−18.1 ptssince 2011
from 77.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.1%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
Female
44.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cuyuna, Minnesota?

Cuyuna, Minnesota has about 296 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cuyuna, Minnesota?

The typical household in Cuyuna, Minnesota earns about $47,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cuyuna, Minnesota expensive?

In Cuyuna, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $183,300.

How educated are people in Cuyuna, Minnesota?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Cuyuna, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cuyuna, Minnesota?

About 13.9% of people in Cuyuna, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cuyuna, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Cuyuna, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 140 residents, a change of about 90 percent over that period.

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

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