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Janesville

Minnesota · 2,256 residents · 1.537 sq mi
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Janesville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,103. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $138,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,256
+7%since 2000
from 2,109 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,468 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,372 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.4
+5%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Janesville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,103
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,667 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,820
+19%since 2000
from $17,443 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,800
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$602
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−18.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
16.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.4%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+51%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(2,046)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(34)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(99)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(2,186)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(29)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other1.6%(37)
Diversity Score8.5%(191)
Diversity Score
8
+80%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+61%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.2%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Janesville, Minnesota?

Janesville, Minnesota has about 2,256 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Janesville, Minnesota?

The typical household in Janesville, Minnesota earns about $46,103 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Janesville, Minnesota expensive?

In Janesville, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $138,800, and the typical rent is about $602 a month.

How educated are people in Janesville, Minnesota?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Janesville, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Janesville, Minnesota?

About 10.1% of people in Janesville, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Janesville, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Janesville, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 287 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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