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Kelliher

Minnesota · 258 residents · 2.2 sq mi
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Kelliher has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,125. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
59% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
258
−12%since 2000
from 294 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
117 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 134 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+8%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2462823183543901990201020202024Kelliher
2024341
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,125
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,176
+110%since 2000
from $13,386 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Information2.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
59.5%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
40.5% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(225)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other11.1%(29)
Diversity Score25.8%(67)
Diversity Score
26
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+24.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+3%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.7%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kelliher, Minnesota?

Kelliher, Minnesota has about 258 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kelliher, Minnesota?

The typical household in Kelliher, Minnesota earns about $53,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Kelliher, Minnesota?

About 12.0% 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 20.5% 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 120 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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