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Esko

Minnesota · 2,082 residents · 4.861 sq mi
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Esko is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,708. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $206,100. Poverty is rare here, at 0.5% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,082
+2%since 2019
from 2,042 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
428 / sq mi
+2%since 2019
from 420 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
−6%since 2019
from 43.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K201020202024Esko
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,708
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $72,986 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,988
+6%since 2019
from $36,620 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.0%
+16.4 ptssince 2019
from 46.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 1.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration10.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,100
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $222,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,257
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,292 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
95.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 91.1% in 2019
4.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−27%since 2019
from 3.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,978)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(31)
Diversity Score7.7%(156)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(1,936)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(18)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0.3%(7)
Diversity Score4.5%(93)
Diversity Score
4
−42%since 2019
from 8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 33.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.2%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 99.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2019
from 7.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
−3%since 2019
from 34.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2019
from 91.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 71.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2019
from 41.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
Female
50.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 0.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Esko, Minnesota?

Esko, Minnesota has about 2,082 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Esko, Minnesota?

The typical household in Esko, Minnesota earns about $92,708 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 $206,100, and the typical rent is about $1,257 a month.

How educated are people in Esko, Minnesota?

About 37.2% 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 0.5% of people in Esko, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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