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Effie

Minnesota · 106 residents (2025 est.) · 3.662 sq mi
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Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 14 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
60% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
77
−15%since 2000
from 91 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
21 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 25 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.4
+33%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:106 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
58861151431721990201020202024Effie
202477
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$34,796
+138%since 2000
from $14,606 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
−24%since 2010
from 0.499 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade28%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,042
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.5%
−25.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
39.5% rent
Vacancy rate
32.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.5%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.2%
+41.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(88)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1)
Asian2.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(63)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other18.2%(14)
Diversity Score37.2%(29)
Diversity Score
37
+363%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.4%
+27.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.5 min
−43%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.0%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
24.2%
+18.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.3%
−18.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.8%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
31.2%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.8%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2012
from 10.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−51.1 ptssince 2013
from 56.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2017
from 72.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Effie, Minnesota?

Effie, Minnesota has about 77 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Effie, Minnesota expensive?

In Effie, Minnesota, the typical rent is about $1,042 a month.

How educated are people in Effie, Minnesota?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Effie, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Effie, Minnesota?

About 3.9% of people in Effie, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Effie, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Effie, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 60 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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