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Esko

Minnesota · 1,869 residents · 4.861 sq mi
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Esko is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,982. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $194,900. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents. Households here earn about 33% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,869
+8%vs 2011
vs 1,732 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
384 / sq mi
+8%vs 2011
vs 356 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
−3%vs 2011
vs 41.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K201020202024Esko
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,982
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $79,025 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,361
−9%vs 2011
vs $28,863 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.5%
−4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.1%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.260
−1%vs 2011
vs 0.262 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services5%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $200,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,315
+112%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $641 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−23.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.7% in 2011
9.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
+5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.6%
−32.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+1%vs 2011
vs 2.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,643)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(30)
Asian0.9%(15)
Other2.5%(44)
Diversity Score12.4%(215)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,804)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(14)
Asian0.7%(13)
Other2%(38)
Diversity Score8.7%(163)
Diversity Score
9
−30%vs 2011
vs 12 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.8%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
−4%vs 2011
vs 19.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.3%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.2% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.7%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.5% in 2011
Female
51.4%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Esko, Minnesota?

Esko, Minnesota has about 1,869 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Esko, Minnesota?

The typical household in Esko, Minnesota earns about $75,982 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 $194,900, and the typical rent is about $1,315 a month.

How educated are people in Esko, Minnesota?

About 28.2% 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 1.1% of people in Esko, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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