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Good Thunder

Minnesota · 583 residents · 0.627 sq mi
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Good Thunder has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,208. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $107,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
583
−2%since 2000
from 592 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
930 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 944 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.0
+10%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4054595135676211990201020202024Good Thunder
2024456
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,208
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,019
+38%since 2000
from $14,524 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.320
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade30.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,100
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.2%
−22.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
18.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+30%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(578)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(8)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(566)
Black1.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(13)
Diversity Score11%(64)
Diversity Score
11
+755%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+68%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% 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
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.1%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Good Thunder, Minnesota?

Good Thunder, Minnesota has about 583 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Good Thunder, Minnesota earns about $50,208 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 $107,100, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Good Thunder, Minnesota?

About 14.3% 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 12.4% of people in Good Thunder, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Good Thunder, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Good Thunder, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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