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Delano

Minnesota · 7,788 residents (2025 est.) · 4.611 sq mi
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Delano is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,946. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $375,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,942
+81%since 2000
from 3,837 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,506 / sq mi
+81%since 2000
from 832 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.4
+19%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,788 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Delano
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,946
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,917 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,910
+136%since 2000
from $21,538 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.9%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
+26%since 2010
from 0.335 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$375,200
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$964
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $509 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
22.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.3%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+33%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(3,745)
Black0.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(35)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(147)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(6,613)
Black0.4%(26)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(106)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(197)
Diversity Score11.4%(794)
Diversity Score
11
+198%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.0%
+24.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+58%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.7%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 75.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.1%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2012
from 4.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−91.8 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2017
from 81.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delano, Minnesota?

Delano, Minnesota has about 6,942 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delano, Minnesota?

The typical household in Delano, Minnesota earns about $109,946 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delano, Minnesota expensive?

In Delano, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $375,200, and the typical rent is about $964 a month.

How educated are people in Delano, Minnesota?

About 48.0% of adults age 25 and over in Delano, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delano, Minnesota?

About 4.0% of people in Delano, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Delano, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Delano, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,233 residents, a change of about 156 percent over that period.

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