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Good Thunder

Minnesota · 536 residents (2025 est.) · 0.627 sq mi
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The short version

Good Thunder has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,667. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 136 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $178,700. With a median age of 52.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
456
−23%since 2000
from 592 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
727 / sq mi
−15%since 2009
from 853 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
52.2
+68%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:536 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4054595135676211990201020202024Good Thunder
2024456
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.1%(37)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.5%(7)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.9%(18)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195%(23)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.2%(19)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415.1%(69)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.1%(37)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411%(50)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6423.9%(109)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.8%(63)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.3%(24)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,667
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,980
+189%since 2000
from $14,524 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.2%
+34.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.312
−3%since 2010
from 0.320 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade25.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,700
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
11.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.0%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
−5%since 2009
from 2.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
51
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(578)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(418)
Black1.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(14)
Diversity Score
20
+129%since 2009
from 9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.7%(17)
Ancestry
German49.1%(224)
Norwegian11%(50)
Irish9.4%(43)
Swedish6.8%(31)
English6.1%(28)
American4.8%(22)
Czech0.9%(4)
Danish0.9%(4)
Dutch0.9%(4)
British0.4%(2)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
French0.4%(2)
Hungarian0.4%(2)
Italian0.4%(2)
Polish0.4%(2)
Scottish0.4%(2)
Ukrainian0.4%(2)
Russian0.2%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest Swedish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+111%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% 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
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.8%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
43.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2012
from 14.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2017
from 76.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 95.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.1%(68)
Married38.4%(93)
Widowed21.9%(53)
Divorced11.6%(28)
Women 15+
Never married29.6%(45)
Married57.9%(88)
Widowed8.6%(13)
Divorced3.9%(6)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Good Thunder, Minnesota?

Good Thunder, Minnesota has about 456 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Good Thunder, Minnesota?

The typical household in Good Thunder, Minnesota earns about $81,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Good Thunder, Minnesota expensive?

In Good Thunder, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $178,700.

How educated are people in Good Thunder, Minnesota?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Good Thunder, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Good Thunder, Minnesota?

About 7.9% of people in Good Thunder, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Good Thunder, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Good Thunder, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 125 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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