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Eveleth

Minnesota · 3,718 residents · 6.304 sq mi
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Eveleth has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,755. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $80,100. Households here earn about 36% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,718
−4%since 2000
from 3,865 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
590 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 613 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
−3%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Eveleth
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,755
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,736 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,787
+31%since 2000
from $16,635 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,100
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$522
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.6%
−31.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
33.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+28%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(3,726)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(9)
Asian0.4%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(79)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(3,515)
Black0.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(33)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other3.6%(133)
Diversity Score12.5%(466)
Diversity Score
13
+511%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
+27%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.5%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.2%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eveleth, Minnesota?

Eveleth, Minnesota has about 3,718 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eveleth, Minnesota?

The typical household in Eveleth, Minnesota earns about $36,755 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eveleth, Minnesota expensive?

In Eveleth, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $80,100, and the typical rent is about $522 a month.

How educated are people in Eveleth, Minnesota?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Eveleth, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eveleth, Minnesota?

About 18.8% of people in Eveleth, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eveleth, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Eveleth, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 361 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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