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Dassel

Minnesota · 1,469 residents · 1.683 sq mi
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Dassel has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,141. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $138,400. Households here earn about 32% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% 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

Total population
1,469
+19%since 2000
from 1,233 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
873 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 733 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.9
−7%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Dassel
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,141
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,112
+27%since 2000
from $17,476 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,400
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$703
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.0%
−20.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
32.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+50%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,195)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(23)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(69)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(1,391)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2%(29)
Asian0.8%(12)
Other0.9%(13)
Diversity Score9.9%(145)
Diversity Score
10
+76%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+47%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.6%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dassel, Minnesota?

Dassel, Minnesota has about 1,469 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dassel, Minnesota?

The typical household in Dassel, Minnesota earns about $39,141 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 $138,400, and the typical rent is about $703 a month.

How educated are people in Dassel, Minnesota?

About 20.5% 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 11.3% 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 387 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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