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Dellwood

Minnesota · 1,148 residents (2025 est.) · 2.663 sq mi
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Dellwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $225,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $873,600. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,181
+14%since 2000
from 1,033 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
443 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 388 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.5
+2%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,148 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Dellwood
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$225,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,136 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$105,185
+71%since 2000
from $61,592 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
88.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.475
+5%since 2010
from 0.451 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16%
US avg: 6.7%
Information15.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration13.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$873,600
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.0% in 2000
3.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.4%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+23%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
17
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,009)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(9)
Asian0.8%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(54)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(1,097)
Black1.6%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(18)
Asian0.8%(10)
Other3.1%(37)
Diversity Score17%(200)
Diversity Score
17
+222%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 97.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+80%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.3%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.8%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% 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
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.3%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 3.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−97.2 ptssince 2013
from 99.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2017
from 94.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dellwood, Minnesota?

Dellwood, Minnesota has about 1,181 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dellwood, Minnesota?

The typical household in Dellwood, Minnesota earns about $225,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dellwood, Minnesota expensive?

In Dellwood, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $873,600.

How educated are people in Dellwood, Minnesota?

About 66.9% of adults age 25 and over in Dellwood, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dellwood, Minnesota?

About 4.1% of people in Dellwood, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dellwood, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Dellwood, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 106 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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