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Isanti

Minnesota · 6,804 residents · 5.092 sq mi
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Isanti is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,580. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,480 residents. 15% 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 $190,700. At a median age of 31.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,804
+193%since 2000
from 2,324 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,336 / sq mi
+193%since 2000
from 456 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.8
+12%since 2000
from 28.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6302K4K6K8K1990201020202024Isanti
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,580
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,587 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,761
+85%since 2000
from $16,662 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.9%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$190,700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,058
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $490 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
21.7% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+12%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(2,246)
Black0.5%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(21)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(98)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(6,023)
Black1.4%(95)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(258)
Asian1.2%(79)
Other2.8%(191)
Diversity Score22%(1,497)
Diversity Score
22
+422%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.0 min
+37%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 78.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.2%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−87.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Isanti, Minnesota?

Isanti, Minnesota has about 6,804 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Isanti, Minnesota?

The typical household in Isanti, Minnesota earns about $73,580 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Isanti, Minnesota expensive?

In Isanti, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $190,700, and the typical rent is about $1,058 a month.

How educated are people in Isanti, Minnesota?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Isanti, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Isanti, Minnesota?

About 10.7% of people in Isanti, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Isanti, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Isanti, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,576 residents, a change of about 454 percent over that period.

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