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Erhard

Minnesota · 132 residents (2025 est.) · 0.552 sq mi
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Erhard has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $95,000. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 29% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
154
+3%since 2000
from 150 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
279 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 272 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:132 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
931201471742011990201020202024Erhard
2024154
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,125
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,417 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,712
+158%since 2000
from $16,189 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.2%
+39.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
+22%since 2010
from 0.401 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade31.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.7%
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%
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 home value
$95,000
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
12.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.5%
−87.5 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
+56%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(147)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(112)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino26.6%(41)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(1)
Diversity Score50%(77)
Diversity Score
50
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+58%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% 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
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.6%
+16.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.4%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.5%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
37.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.6%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2012
from 21.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.6%
−71.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.0%
+15.6 ptssince 2017
from 64.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.8%
−11.2 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Erhard, Minnesota?

Erhard, Minnesota has about 154 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Erhard, Minnesota?

The typical household in Erhard, Minnesota earns about $63,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Erhard, Minnesota expensive?

In Erhard, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $95,000.

How educated are people in Erhard, Minnesota?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in Erhard, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Erhard, Minnesota?

About 5.2% of people in Erhard, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Erhard, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Erhard, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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