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Esko

Minnesota · 1,813 residents · 4.861 sq mi
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Esko is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,063. Population has declined 12% since 2023. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $318,800. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,813
−12%since 2023
from 2,063 in 2023
2010 – 2024
373 / sq mi
−12%since 2023
from 424 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
46.8
−3%since 2023
from 48.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
2K2K2K2K2K201020202024Esko
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$109,063
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $116,406 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$45,301
−1%since 2023
from $45,937 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 70.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
3.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.290
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.291 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$318,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $278,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,215
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,411 in 2023
US average: $1,442
86.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 92.0% in 2023
13.1% rent
7.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
20.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 20.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
−13.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.9
+22%since 2023
from 2.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,993)
Black1.1%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(47)
Diversity Score8.3%(170)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,741)
Black1.5%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(45)
Diversity Score9.6%(175)
10
+17%since 2023
from 8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

52.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2023
from 41.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
31.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 23.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
−24%since 2023
from 20.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
76.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 77.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
4.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
14.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
4.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
68.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 68.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
41.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 36.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
62.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 53.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

56.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.6% in 2023
43.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 44.4% in 2023
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
8.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
13.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
97.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 95.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
98.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 99.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Esko, Minnesota?

Esko, Minnesota has about 1,813 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Esko, Minnesota?

The typical household in Esko, Minnesota earns about $109,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Esko, Minnesota expensive?

In Esko, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $318,800, and the typical rent is about $1,215 a month.

How educated are people in Esko, Minnesota?

About 52.4% of adults age 25 and over in Esko, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Esko, Minnesota?

About 3.5% of people in Esko, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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