CITY · 2020 ACS
Knife River
Minnesota · 212 residents · 0.666 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2021, adding 113 residents. 100% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.
At a glance
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
100% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
87% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024131
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(99)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(203)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0.9%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.6%(8)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
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 212 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Knife River, Minnesota?
About 100.0% 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 0.0% of people in Knife River, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.
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