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Federal Dam

Minnesota · 123 residents · 2.21 sq mi
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Federal Dam has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,570. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $24,000. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
123
+22%since 2000
from 101 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
56 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 46 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.2
+30%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
71951191421661990201020202024Federal Dam
2024142
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,570
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,218
+192%since 2000
from $12,414 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−26.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10%
Information1.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$24,000
−58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
13.0% rent
Afford Score
0.5
−72%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(79)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian2.4%(3)
Other57.4%(71)
Diversity Score65.5%(81)
Diversity Score
65
+1838%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
−6%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
7.1%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
59.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−90.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Federal Dam, Minnesota?

Federal Dam, Minnesota has about 123 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Federal Dam, Minnesota earns about $51,570 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 $24,000.

How educated are people in Federal Dam, Minnesota?

About 3.9% 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 1.6% 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 17 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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