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Erskine

Minnesota · 384 residents (2025 est.) · 0.65 sq mi
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Erskine is home to 427 people in Minnesota. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 13% of adults. That trails the Minnesota median by roughly 50%. The typical home is worth $117,100, having more than tripled since 2000. 52% of homes are owner-occupied. Households take in $44,844 at the median, 45% less than the US figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 114%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

427
−2%since 2000
from 437 in 2000
384 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
662 / sq mi
+11%since 2009
from 598 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
40.5
−6%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.65 sq mi
Population, 19902024
37141646250855319902000201020202024Erskine
2024427
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.9%(25)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.9%(21)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.3%(27)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.9%(25)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.4%(36)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.7%(50)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.2%(48)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 545.9%(25)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418.3%(78)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.1%(43)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.8%(42)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.6%(7)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$44,844
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,771 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$30,278
+67%since 2000
from $18,122 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
9.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.433
+5%since 2010
from 0.411 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$117,100
+114%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$825
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $1,442
51.6%
−15.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
48.4% rent
17.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
1.93 people
−6%since 2009
from 2.06 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
24.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
48.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.6
+19%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
48
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(402)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(392)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(12)
Asian4.2%(18)
Other1.2%(5)
19
+107%since 2009
from 9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.8%(12)
Asian origin
Laotian4.2%(18)
Ancestry
Norwegian40.7%(174)
German17.6%(75)
Russian13.1%(56)
Swedish7.7%(33)
Scottish5.4%(23)
Irish4.7%(20)
English3%(13)
Austrian2.3%(10)
Czech2.3%(10)
Polish2.1%(9)
French1.9%(8)
American1.4%(6)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch1.4%(6)
Finnish0.9%(4)
Belgian0.7%(3)
Italian0.7%(3)
Section 05

Education

13.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
3.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.9 min
+41%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
83.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
4.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
3.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
8.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
10.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
59.7%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 72.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
81.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 78.9% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
16.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
24.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

58.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
41.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
7.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
14.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
12.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2012
from 14.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
4.9%
−11.3 ptssince 2013
from 16.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
84.6%
+27.9 ptssince 2017
from 56.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
94.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2020
from 81.0% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
93.8%
+14.9 ptssince 2020
from 78.9% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
89.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2016
from 84.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
1.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 4.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married44%(91)
Married47.3%(98)
Widowed1%(2)
Divorced7.7%(16)
Women 15+
Never married19.7%(29)
Married46.3%(68)
Widowed19%(28)
Divorced15%(22)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

4.9%
−11.3 ptssince 2013
from 16.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
47.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 34.2% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
14.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
20.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 27.6% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
38.2%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
56.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 53.1% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
55.7%
−13.6 ptssince 2020
from 69.3% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)4%(2)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era50%(25)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 50 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Erskine, Minnesota?

Erskine, Minnesota has about 427 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Erskine, Minnesota?

The typical household in Erskine, Minnesota earns about $44,844 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Erskine, Minnesota expensive?

In Erskine, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $117,100, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Erskine, Minnesota?

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

What is the poverty rate in Erskine, Minnesota?

About 9.4% of people in Erskine, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Erskine, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Erskine, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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