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Luverne

Minnesota · 4,984 residents (2025 est.) · 3.673 sq mi
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Luverne has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,366. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $208,000. Households here earn about 28% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,925
+7%since 2000
from 4,617 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,341 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,257 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
−3%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,984 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Luverne
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,366
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,271 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,079
+98%since 2000
from $18,692 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.2%
+27.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
+12%since 2010
from 0.395 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$208,000
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$639
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+58%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(4,447)
Black0.7%(31)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(72)
Asian0.5%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(317)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(4,600)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(122)
Asian0.4%(18)
Other3.8%(185)
Diversity Score15.7%(773)
Diversity Score
16
+129%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+25%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% 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
9.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.8%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2012
from 13.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2017
from 79.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 96.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Luverne, Minnesota?

Luverne, Minnesota has about 4,925 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Luverne, Minnesota?

The typical household in Luverne, Minnesota earns about $64,366 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Luverne, Minnesota expensive?

In Luverne, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $208,000, and the typical rent is about $639 a month.

How educated are people in Luverne, Minnesota?

About 29.2% of adults age 25 and over in Luverne, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Luverne, Minnesota?

About 12.2% of people in Luverne, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Luverne, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Luverne, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 543 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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