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Isle

Minnesota · 803 residents · 2.698 sq mi
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Isle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% 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 $154,200. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 57% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
803
+14%since 2000
from 707 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
298 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 262 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.6
+14%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5205976757528291990201020202024Isle
2024695
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,875
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,519
+45%since 2000
from $19,609 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,200
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$542
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $328 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
36.9% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+115%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(613)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(11)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(569)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other22.2%(178)
Diversity Score48.9%(392)
Diversity Score
49
+2930%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+97%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.3%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Isle, Minnesota?

Isle, Minnesota has about 803 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Isle, Minnesota?

The typical household in Isle, Minnesota earns about $31,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Isle, Minnesota expensive?

In Isle, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $154,200, and the typical rent is about $542 a month.

How educated are people in Isle, Minnesota?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Isle, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Isle, Minnesota?

About 18.2% of people in Isle, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Isle, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Isle, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 257 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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