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Essig

Minnesota · 76 residents · 0.65 sq mi
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Essig is home to 76 people in Minnesota. The median age is 26.0, younger than the US median of 38.9. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. 31.6% of people here live below the federal poverty line. Since 2023 the city has risen by half, up 27 people. The average commute runs 10 minutes.

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

76
+55%since 2023
from 49 in 2023
2020 – 2024
117 / sq mi
+55%since 2023
from 76 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
26.0
−10%since 2023
from 28.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.65 sq mi
Population, 20202024
364758698020202024Essig
202476
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 510.5%(8)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.9%(3)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1410.5%(8)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1915.8%(12)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 249.2%(7)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.6%(5)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 443.9%(3)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 546.6%(5)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6421.1%(16)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 742.6%(2)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.9%(3)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over5.3%(4)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$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%
31.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 24.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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

$160,900
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $162,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
4.00 people
+14%since 2023
from 3.50 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
5.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(49)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(76)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German76.3%(58)
Swedish30.3%(23)
Norwegian13.2%(10)
Danish10.5%(8)
English2.6%(2)
Section 05

Education

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%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.2 min
+1%since 2023
from 10.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
92.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 90.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
4.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
2.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% 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

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
83.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 85.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
US average: 74.6%
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
52.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 55.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

53.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 55.1% in 2023
46.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.9% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
11.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
6.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.6%(8)
Married71.4%(20)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married41.4%(12)
Married58.6%(17)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
88.2%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
11.8%
US average: 13.8%
11.8%
US average: 18.4%
0.0%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
2.6%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
100.0%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
11.8%
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)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era20%(1)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 5 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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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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