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Dassel

Minnesota · 1,233 residents · 1.683 sq mi
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Dassel has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,500. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $88,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,233
+14%since 1990
from 1,082 in 1990
1990 – 2025
733 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 643 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.6
+3%since 1990
from 37.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Dassel
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,500
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,210 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,476
+51%since 1990
from $11,537 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.0%
−5.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$88,500
+54%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$448
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $332 in 1990
US average: $602
69.5%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 67.3% in 1990
30.5% rent
2.4
+15%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,067)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.6%(6)
Diversity Score3.7%(40)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,195)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(23)
Asian0.4%(5)
Diversity Score5.6%(69)
6
+54%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.3%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.3%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 71.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.9 min
−22%since 1990
from 19.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dassel, Minnesota?

Dassel, Minnesota has about 1,233 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dassel, Minnesota?

The typical household in Dassel, Minnesota earns about $37,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dassel, Minnesota expensive?

In Dassel, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $88,500, and the typical rent is about $448 a month.

How educated are people in Dassel, Minnesota?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Dassel, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dassel, Minnesota?

About 5.0% of people in Dassel, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dassel, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Dassel, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 151 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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