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Leota

Minnesota · 209 residents · 1.518 sq mi
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Leota has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,625. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $74,600. With a median age of 53.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 38% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
209
−9%since 2000
from 230 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
138 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 152 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
53.2
−8%since 2000
from 57.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1201501802102402000201020202024Leota
2024169
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,625
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,568 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,068
+15%since 2000
from $15,664 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.309
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information42.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing11.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
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
$74,600
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
32.0%
−58.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
10.0% rent
Vacancy rate
26.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+47%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(201)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.8%(10)
Diversity Score
5
+122%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
48.4%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.7 min
−11%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.5%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
58.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.8%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leota, Minnesota?

Leota, Minnesota has about 209 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leota, Minnesota?

The typical household in Leota, Minnesota earns about $35,625 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 $74,600.

How educated are people in Leota, Minnesota?

About 18.3% 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 3.6% of people in Leota, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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