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Emmons

Minnesota · 367 residents · 0.846 sq mi
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Emmons has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,938. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 65 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $84,000. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
367
−15%since 2000
from 432 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
434 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 511 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+19%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2993383764144531990201020202024Emmons
2024363
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,938
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,850
+71%since 2000
from $16,825 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.7%
US avg: 10%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$583
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
18.7% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+11%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(408)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.7%(51)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(306)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score30.4%(111)
Diversity Score
30
+160%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+77%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.2%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emmons, Minnesota?

Emmons, Minnesota has about 367 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emmons, Minnesota?

The typical household in Emmons, Minnesota earns about $50,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Emmons, Minnesota expensive?

In Emmons, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $84,000, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in Emmons, Minnesota?

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

What is the poverty rate in Emmons, Minnesota?

About 6.5% of people in Emmons, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Emmons, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Emmons, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 60 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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