CITY
Knife River
Minnesota · 131 residents · 0.666 sq mi
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Knife River has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,208. Population has grown 34% since 2023. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. With a median age of 87.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
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Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 87.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024131
Section 02
Income & economy
$78,208
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $76,106 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2021 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
61.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 68.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(98)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(131)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Knife River, Minnesota?
Knife River, Minnesota has about 131 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Knife River, Minnesota?
The typical household in Knife River, Minnesota earns about $78,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
How educated are people in Knife River, Minnesota?
About 48.1% of adults age 25 and over in Knife River, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Knife River, Minnesota?
About 10.7% of people in Knife River, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.
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MinnesotaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024