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Hitterdal

Minnesota · 204 residents (2025 est.) · 0.86 sq mi
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Hitterdal is home to 314 people in Minnesota. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 13% of adults. The population has risen by half since 2000, adding 113 people. Owners hold 85% of the housing stock. Households here earn about 45% less than in Minnesota as a whole. This skews young, with a median age of 33.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 126%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

314
+56%since 2000
from 201 in 2000
204 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
365 / sq mi
+59%since 2009
from 229 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
33.2
−21%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.86 sq mi
Population, 19902024
15821326932438019902000201020202024Hitterdal
2024314
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 522.9%(72)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.8%(15)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.7%(21)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.9%(6)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415%(47)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 445.1%(16)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.3%(26)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.7%(40)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.5%(33)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.7%(18)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over6.4%(20)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$48,750
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$28,589
+108%since 2000
from $13,737 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
14.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.469
+25%since 2010
from 0.376 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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Section 03

Housing

$151,600
+126%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
85.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
14.8% rent
9.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.57 people
+15%since 2009
from 2.24 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
27.9%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
11.1%
−68.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
3.1
+70%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
33
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(195)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(3)
Asian1.5%(3)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic79%(248)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(54)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(12)
43
+76%since 2009
from 25 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
Mexican17.2%(54)
Ancestry
German59.2%(186)
Norwegian43.3%(136)
Irish9.2%(29)
Swedish2.5%(8)
English1.9%(6)
Polish1.9%(6)
Scottish1.6%(5)
Dutch1.3%(4)
Danish0.6%(2)
French0.6%(2)
Swiss0.3%(1)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Welsh0.3%(1)
Section 05

Education

13.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
3.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.5 min
+95%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
77.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
6.6%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
14.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
1.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
13.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
67.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
86.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 88.4% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
9.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
23.5%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

57.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
43.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
0.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
4.9%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
8.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 9.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
2.5%
−17.3 ptssince 2013
from 19.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
77.9%
+14.0 ptssince 2017
from 63.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
82.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 78.0% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 95.9% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
99.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 96.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married35.1%(34)
Married50.5%(49)
Widowed8.2%(8)
Divorced6.2%(6)
Women 15+
Never married25.7%(28)
Married42.2%(46)
Widowed25.7%(28)
Divorced6.4%(7)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

2.5%
−17.3 ptssince 2013
from 19.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
71.7%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 59.3% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
18.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.3% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
22.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
24.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.1% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
86.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 80.4% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
46.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)20%(2)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)10%(1)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era20%(2)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War20%(2)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 10 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hitterdal, Minnesota?

Hitterdal, Minnesota has about 314 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hitterdal, Minnesota?

The typical household in Hitterdal, Minnesota earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hitterdal, Minnesota expensive?

In Hitterdal, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $151,600.

How educated are people in Hitterdal, Minnesota?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hitterdal, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hitterdal, Minnesota?

About 14.3% of people in Hitterdal, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hitterdal, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Hitterdal, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 78 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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