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Emily

Minnesota · 843 residents · 29.979 sq mi
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Emily has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,542. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $271,400. With a median age of 62.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 62.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
843
Unchangedsince 2000
from 847 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
28 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 28 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
62.2
+30%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5166107047978911990201020202024Emily
2024693
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,542
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,276 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,650
+111%since 2000
from $17,854 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$271,400
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,136
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
8.0% rent
Afford Score
6.2
+87%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(816)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other1.1%(9)
Diversity Score5.1%(43)
Diversity Score
5
+92%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+43%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 43.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.6%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emily, Minnesota?

Emily, Minnesota has about 843 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emily, Minnesota?

The typical household in Emily, Minnesota earns about $43,542 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 $271,400, and the typical rent is about $1,136 a month.

How educated are people in Emily, Minnesota?

About 25.2% 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 11.1% 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 234 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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

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