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Kerkhoven

Minnesota · 759 residents · 0.833 sq mi
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Kerkhoven has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,900. Households here earn about 53% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
759
Unchangedsince 2000
from 759 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
911 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 911 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
+6%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6767207648088521990201020202024Kerkhoven
2024802
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,750
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,928
+3%since 2000
from $16,435 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$325
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.9%
−40.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+79%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(717)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.7%(89)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(664)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(93)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(6)
Diversity Score28.4%(216)
Diversity Score
28
+143%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+56%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.7%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
60.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kerkhoven, Minnesota?

Kerkhoven, Minnesota has about 759 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kerkhoven, Minnesota?

The typical household in Kerkhoven, Minnesota earns about $26,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kerkhoven, Minnesota expensive?

In Kerkhoven, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $86,900, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Kerkhoven, Minnesota?

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

What is the poverty rate in Kerkhoven, Minnesota?

About 14.4% of people in Kerkhoven, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kerkhoven, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Kerkhoven, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 33 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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