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Kelliher

Minnesota · 262 residents · 2.2 sq mi
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Kelliher has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,875. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $68,500. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 60% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
262
−11%since 2000
from 294 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
119 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 134 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.3
+8%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2462823183543901990201020202024Kelliher
2024341
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,875
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,969
+12%since 2000
from $13,386 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,500
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$313
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.2%
−35.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
20.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
61.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.1%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+95%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(272)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(242)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(5)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other6.3%(17)
Diversity Score19.9%(52)
Diversity Score
20
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+28%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
59.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
19.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% 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
16.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
37.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.2%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
43.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.0%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kelliher, Minnesota?

Kelliher, Minnesota has about 262 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kelliher, Minnesota?

The typical household in Kelliher, Minnesota earns about $22,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kelliher, Minnesota expensive?

In Kelliher, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $68,500, and the typical rent is about $313 a month.

How educated are people in Kelliher, Minnesota?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Kelliher, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kelliher, Minnesota?

About 32.8% of people in Kelliher, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kelliher, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Kelliher, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 116 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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