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Essig

Minnesota · 76 residents · 0.649 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2023. Median home value is $160,900. At a median age of 26.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 31.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 26.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% 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

Total population
76
+55%since 2023
from 49 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
117 / sq mi
+55%since 2023
from 76 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
26.0
−10%since 2023
from 28.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
364758698020202024Essig
202476
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$28,863
−13%since 2023
from $33,220 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 57.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 24.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.266
−1%since 2023
from 0.268 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction15.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,900
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $162,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(49)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(76)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 34.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 96.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.2 min
+1%since 2023
from 10.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 90.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
83.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 85.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 55.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 55.1% in 2023
Female
46.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.9% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Essig, Minnesota?

Essig, Minnesota has about 76 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Essig, Minnesota expensive?

In Essig, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $160,900.

How educated are people in Essig, Minnesota?

About 36.8% of adults age 25 and over in Essig, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Essig, Minnesota?

About 31.6% of people in Essig, 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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