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Kerkhoven

Minnesota · 805 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 $41,607. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $100,000. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 43% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
805
+6%since 2000
from 759 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
966 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 911 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.7
−8%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6767207648088521990201020202024Kerkhoven
2024802
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,607
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,596
+37%since 2000
from $16,435 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction16.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance14.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services7.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$667
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+32%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(659)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(125)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other1.7%(14)
Diversity Score38.3%(308)
Diversity Score
38
+228%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+43%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.1%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
58.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.1%
−71.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kerkhoven, Minnesota?

Kerkhoven, Minnesota has about 805 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kerkhoven, Minnesota?

The typical household in Kerkhoven, Minnesota earns about $41,607 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 $100,000, and the typical rent is about $667 a month.

How educated are people in Kerkhoven, Minnesota?

About 20.2% 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 12.1% 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 79 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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