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Emily

Minnesota · 870 residents (2025 est.) · 29.979 sq mi
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Emily has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,250. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 154 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $348,800. With a median age of 57.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
693
−18%since 2000
from 847 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
23 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 28 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.4
+20%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:870 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5166107047978911990201020202024Emily
2024693
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,250
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,276 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,447
+132%since 2000
from $17,854 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.0%
+28.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
−3%since 2010
from 0.412 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade16.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$348,800
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$680
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
6.3% rent
Vacancy rate
67.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
+53%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(824)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(23)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(675)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(17)
Diversity Score6.3%(44)
Diversity Score
6
+136%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+62%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 43.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.9%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.9%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.3%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 17.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−81.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.3%
+16.6 ptssince 2017
from 74.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% 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 Emily, Minnesota?

Emily, Minnesota has about 693 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emily, Minnesota?

The typical household in Emily, Minnesota earns about $68,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Emily, Minnesota expensive?

In Emily, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $348,800, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.

How educated are people in Emily, Minnesota?

About 26.9% of adults age 25 and over in Emily, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Emily, Minnesota?

About 15.3% of people in Emily, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Emily, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Emily, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 84 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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