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Finlayson

Minnesota · 315 residents · 2.41 sq mi
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Finlayson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $120,100. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 37% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
315
Unchangedsince 2000
from 314 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
131 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 130 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.1
+21%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1762192623053481990201020202024Finlayson
2024267
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,833
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,759
+12%since 2000
from $16,818 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.1%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,100
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$605
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.3%
−31.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
29.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+42%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(303)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(4)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(17)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(304)
Black1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(14)
Diversity Score15.1%(47)
Diversity Score
15
+171%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
−4%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% 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
2.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.1%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Female
39.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Finlayson, Minnesota?

Finlayson, Minnesota has about 315 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Finlayson, Minnesota?

The typical household in Finlayson, Minnesota earns about $35,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Finlayson, Minnesota expensive?

In Finlayson, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $120,100, and the typical rent is about $605 a month.

How educated are people in Finlayson, Minnesota?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Finlayson, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Finlayson, Minnesota?

About 24.1% of people in Finlayson, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Finlayson, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Finlayson, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 72 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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