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Floodwood

Minnesota · 517 residents · 1.732 sq mi
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Floodwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,895. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $80,000. The poverty rate of 24.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
517
+3%since 2000
from 503 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
298 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 290 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+8%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4094555015475931990201020202024Floodwood
2024497
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,895
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,977 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,952
+36%since 2000
from $14,649 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,000
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$555
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
34.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+24%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(486)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(479)
Black1.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(7)
Diversity Score11.1%(57)
Diversity Score
11
+448%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+5%since 2000
from 26.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.3%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.0%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Floodwood, Minnesota?

Floodwood, Minnesota has about 517 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Floodwood, Minnesota?

The typical household in Floodwood, Minnesota earns about $32,895 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Floodwood, Minnesota expensive?

In Floodwood, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $80,000, and the typical rent is about $555 a month.

How educated are people in Floodwood, Minnesota?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in Floodwood, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Floodwood, Minnesota?

About 24.4% of people in Floodwood, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Floodwood, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Floodwood, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 61 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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