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Leota

Minnesota · 202 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 $46,500. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $62,300. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% 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
202
−12%since 2000
from 230 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
133 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 152 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.4
−16%since 2000
from 57.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1201501802102402000201020202024Leota
2024169
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,568 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,831
+78%since 2000
from $15,664 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
1.9% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(199)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.5%(5)
Diversity Score
2
+14%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+36.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+38%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.5%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
+14.0 ptssince 2011
from 51.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.6%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
3.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−98.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leota, Minnesota?

Leota, Minnesota has about 202 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leota, Minnesota?

The typical household in Leota, Minnesota earns about $46,500 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 $62,300.

How educated are people in Leota, Minnesota?

About 5.2% 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 2.6% of people in Leota, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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