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Felton

Minnesota · 169 residents (2025 est.) · 1.013 sq mi
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Felton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,000. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $157,700. At a median age of 33.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 55% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 125%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
186
−14%since 2000
from 216 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
184 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 213 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.2
−4%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:169 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
931311692072451990201020202024Felton
2024186
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,000
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,477 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,813
+114%since 2000
from $15,321 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
+32.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
+4%since 2010
from 0.443 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade15.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services5.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,700
+125%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $267 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
18.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
+24.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+171%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
72
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(204)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(11)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.2%(28)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(165)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.1%(17)
Diversity Score25.5%(47)
Diversity Score
26
+94%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+20%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 95.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
5.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.2%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 79.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.1%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2012
from 14.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.6%
−61.2 ptssince 2013
from 69.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.4%
+38.9 ptssince 2017
from 35.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Felton, Minnesota?

Felton, Minnesota has about 186 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Felton, Minnesota?

The typical household in Felton, Minnesota earns about $40,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Felton, Minnesota expensive?

In Felton, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $157,700, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Felton, Minnesota?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Felton, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Felton, Minnesota?

About 18.4% of people in Felton, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Felton, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Felton, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 46 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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