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Forada

Minnesota · 170 residents · 0.537 sq mi
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Forada has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,893. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 20% 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 $166,900. With a median age of 51.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
170
−14%since 2000
from 197 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
317 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 367 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.7
+20%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1331551771992211990201020202024Forada
2024161
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,893
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,393 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,460
+124%since 2000
from $16,736 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,900
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
13.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+14%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(197)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(165)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other2.5%(4)
Diversity Score10.1%(17)
Diversity Score
10
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+193%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.7%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−95.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forada, Minnesota?

Forada, Minnesota has about 170 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forada, Minnesota?

The typical household in Forada, Minnesota earns about $65,893 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forada, Minnesota expensive?

In Forada, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $166,900.

How educated are people in Forada, Minnesota?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Forada, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forada, Minnesota?

About 9.9% of people in Forada, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forada, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Forada, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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