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Echo

Minnesota · 278 residents · 0.366 sq mi
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Echo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,321. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $35,000. The poverty rate of 28.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
278
Unchangedsince 2000
from 278 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
760 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 760 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
−8%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1792332883423961990201020202024Echo
2024197
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,321
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,656 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,860
+4%since 2000
from $15,275 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.7%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing10.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$460
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.3%
−40.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
20.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+42%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(271)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(8)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(251)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(16)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.9%(41)
Diversity Score
15
+451%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+131%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.3%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.0%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Echo, Minnesota?

Echo, Minnesota has about 278 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Echo, Minnesota?

The typical household in Echo, Minnesota earns about $27,321 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Echo, Minnesota expensive?

In Echo, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $35,000, and the typical rent is about $460 a month.

How educated are people in Echo, Minnesota?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Echo, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Echo, Minnesota?

About 28.7% of people in Echo, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Echo, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Echo, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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