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Leota

Minnesota · 169 residents · 1.518 sq mi
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Leota has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,125. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 61 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $143,800. At a median age of 31.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
169
−27%since 2000
from 230 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
111 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 152 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.8
−45%since 2000
from 57.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1201501802102402000201020202024Leota
2024169
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,125
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,568 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,138
+92%since 2000
from $15,664 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.9%
+41.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
+22%since 2010
from 0.309 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction12.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,800
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
11.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+21%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(228)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(159)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(7)
Asian1.8%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.1%(24)
Diversity Score
14
+554%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.7%
+30.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+85%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2011
from 51.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.1%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
−9.8 ptssince 2012
from 24.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−97.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
+42.1 ptssince 2017
from 50.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 95.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leota, Minnesota?

Leota, Minnesota has about 169 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leota, Minnesota?

The typical household in Leota, Minnesota earns about $83,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leota, Minnesota expensive?

In Leota, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $143,800.

How educated are people in Leota, Minnesota?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Leota, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leota, Minnesota?

About 1.2% of people in Leota, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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