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Hoffman

Minnesota · 698 residents · 2.098 sq mi
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Hoffman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% 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 $96,800. Households here earn about 37% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
698
+4%since 2000
from 672 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
333 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 320 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
−16%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5606066536997461990201020202024Hoffman
2024730
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,563
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,464 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,839
+49%since 2000
from $16,725 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,800
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$573
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
30.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+24%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(661)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(635)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4%(28)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.7%(12)
Diversity Score15.4%(107)
Diversity Score
15
+929%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+151%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.8%
+16.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.5%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hoffman, Minnesota?

Hoffman, Minnesota has about 698 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hoffman, Minnesota?

The typical household in Hoffman, Minnesota earns about $46,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hoffman, Minnesota expensive?

In Hoffman, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $96,800, and the typical rent is about $573 a month.

How educated are people in Hoffman, Minnesota?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hoffman, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hoffman, Minnesota?

About 15.3% of people in Hoffman, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hoffman, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Hoffman, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 119 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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