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Eveleth

Minnesota · 3,493 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 $44,559. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $74,000. Households here earn about 39% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,493
−10%since 2000
from 3,865 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
554 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 613 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+4%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Eveleth
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,559
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,736 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,931
+56%since 2000
from $16,635 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$701
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
34.6% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−2%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(3,149)
Black1.3%(45)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(53)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other5.5%(192)
Diversity Score20.3%(708)
Diversity Score
20
+889%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+56%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.1%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eveleth, Minnesota?

Eveleth, Minnesota has about 3,493 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eveleth, Minnesota?

The typical household in Eveleth, Minnesota earns about $44,559 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 $74,000, and the typical rent is about $701 a month.

How educated are people in Eveleth, Minnesota?

About 16.8% 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 18.5% 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 586 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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