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Federal Dam

Minnesota · 116 residents (2025 est.) · 2.21 sq mi
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Federal Dam has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,393. Population has grown 41% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $123,100. Households here earn about 57% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
142
+41%since 2000
from 101 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
64 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 46 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
+3%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:116 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
71951191421661990201020202024Federal Dam
2024142
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,393
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,917 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,247
+111%since 2000
from $12,414 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
−17.5 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
+9%since 2010
from 0.380 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance25%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical25%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,100
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$992
from $0 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.4%
−15.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
45.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.4%
+26.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
94.1%
+27.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+92%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(72)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.9%(78)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other45.1%(64)
Diversity Score61.9%(88)
Diversity Score
62
+1732%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.6 min
+57%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 15.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.8%
−18.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.4%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2012
from 15.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.1%
+31.6 ptssince 2017
from 52.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Federal Dam, Minnesota?

Federal Dam, Minnesota has about 142 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Federal Dam, Minnesota?

The typical household in Federal Dam, Minnesota earns about $38,393 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Federal Dam, Minnesota expensive?

In Federal Dam, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $123,100, and the typical rent is about $992 a month.

How educated are people in Federal Dam, Minnesota?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Federal Dam, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Federal Dam, Minnesota?

About 10.6% of people in Federal Dam, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Federal Dam, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Federal Dam, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 36 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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