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Kasson

Minnesota · 6,851 residents · 3.174 sq mi
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Kasson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,353. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $192,800. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,851
+56%since 2000
from 4,398 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,158 / sq mi
+56%since 2000
from 1,386 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
+6%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Kasson
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,353
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,022 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,161
+77%since 2000
from $19,249 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.3%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,800
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$674
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
16.1% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+24%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(4,243)
Black0.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(101)
Asian0.5%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(342)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(6,215)
Black0.7%(50)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(307)
Asian0.5%(32)
Other1.4%(97)
Diversity Score17.2%(1,177)
Diversity Score
17
+121%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+114%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 75.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.4%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−94.6 ptssince 2013
from 96.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kasson, Minnesota?

Kasson, Minnesota has about 6,851 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kasson, Minnesota?

The typical household in Kasson, Minnesota earns about $78,353 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kasson, Minnesota expensive?

In Kasson, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $192,800, and the typical rent is about $674 a month.

How educated are people in Kasson, Minnesota?

About 30.8% of adults age 25 and over in Kasson, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kasson, Minnesota?

About 2.1% of people in Kasson, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kasson, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Kasson, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,337 residents, a change of about 95 percent over that period.

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