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Herman

Minnesota · 386 residents (2025 est.) · 1.109 sq mi
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Herman has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $106,300. With a median age of 46.8, 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 46.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
441
−2%since 2000
from 452 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
398 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 408 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.8
+9%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:386 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3554034504975451990201020202024Herman
2024441
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,917
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,429 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,160
+141%since 2000
from $17,475 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.4%
+31.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
+6%since 2010
from 0.420 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance15.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction14.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Information6.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,300
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$540
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
15.4% rent
Vacancy rate
23.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.4%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
+10%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(443)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(13)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(428)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(9)
Diversity Score7.2%(32)
Diversity Score
7
+160%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+3%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.9%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.4%
+24.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
39.7%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.9%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2012
from 21.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
+22.8 ptssince 2017
from 64.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Herman, Minnesota?

Herman, Minnesota has about 441 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Herman, Minnesota?

The typical household in Herman, Minnesota earns about $82,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Herman, Minnesota expensive?

In Herman, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $106,300, and the typical rent is about $540 a month.

How educated are people in Herman, Minnesota?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Herman, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Herman, Minnesota?

About 12.9% of people in Herman, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Herman, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Herman, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 33 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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