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Dent

Minnesota · 173 residents · 0.362 sq mi
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Population has declined 10% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $89,200. The poverty rate of 35.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
173
−10%since 2000
from 192 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
478 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 530 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
+3%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1191591992382781990201020202024Dent
2024230
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$18,244
+52%since 2000
from $12,024 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.9%
+23.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade19.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,200
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
17.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(192)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(156)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.7%(8)
Diversity Score
5
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+24.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+163%since 2000
from 8.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% 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
4.6%
−14.6 ptssince 2011
from 19.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 79.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.5%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Female
46.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−83.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dent, Minnesota?

Dent, Minnesota has about 173 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Dent, Minnesota expensive?

In Dent, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $89,200.

How educated are people in Dent, Minnesota?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Dent, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dent, Minnesota?

About 35.9% of people in Dent, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dent, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Dent, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 26 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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