CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Ihlen

Minnesota · 61 residents · 0.373 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Ihlen has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,750. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 46 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $55,000. With a median age of 58.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
61
−43%since 2000
from 107 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
164 / sq mi
−43%since 2000
from 287 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.8
+41%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
284971931141990201020202024Ihlen
202491
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,750
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,148
+134%since 2000
from $14,569 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services15.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration15.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing11.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
8.1% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−15%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Ihlen on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(106)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(54)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(4)
Asian4.9%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26.2%(16)
Diversity Score
26
+1032%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+13%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
+24.3 ptssince 2011
from 38.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.1%
−51.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
60.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
27.1%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Ihlen

Millwood
Pop 66
Merritt
Pop 56
Howard
Pop 54
Bristol
Pop 54
Places similar to Ihlen
Head to head

Compare Ihlen to nearby cities

IHLEN VS
Brandon
Income$110,806+89%
Home value$336,600+512%
Population11,306+18434%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
IHLEN VS
Sioux Falls
Income$75,970+29%
Home value$292,400+432%
Population213,748+350307%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
IHLEN VS
Brookings
Income$63,493+8%
Home value$265,500+383%
Population25,355+41466%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
IHLEN VS
Harrisburg
Income$108,724+85%
Home value$312,200+468%
Population10,405+16957%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Ihlen, Minnesota?

Ihlen, Minnesota has about 61 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ihlen, Minnesota?

The typical household in Ihlen, Minnesota earns about $58,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ihlen, Minnesota expensive?

In Ihlen, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $55,000.

How educated are people in Ihlen, Minnesota?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ihlen, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ihlen, Minnesota?

About 12.5% of people in Ihlen, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ihlen, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Ihlen, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Minnesota
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Ihlen with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →