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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Luverne

Minnesota · 4,617 residents · 3.673 sq mi
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Luverne has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,271. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $74,200. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,617
+5%since 1990
from 4,382 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,257 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 1,193 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.6
+3%since 1990
from 41.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Luverne
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,271
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,799 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,692
+51%since 1990
from $12,388 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.8%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$74,200
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$393
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $234 in 1990
US average: $602
71.6%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 70.2% in 1990
28.4% rent
2.0
+17%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(4,359)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(4)
Asian0.1%(5)
Diversity Score1.5%(67)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(4,447)
Black0.7%(31)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(72)
Asian0.5%(25)
Diversity Score6.9%(317)
7
+348%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.6%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.1%
+13.4 ptssince 1990
from 67.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.7 min
−16%since 1990
from 15.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Luverne, Minnesota?

Luverne, Minnesota has about 4,617 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Luverne, Minnesota?

The typical household in Luverne, Minnesota earns about $36,271 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 $74,200, and the typical rent is about $393 a month.

How educated are people in Luverne, Minnesota?

About 19.6% 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 8.8% 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 235 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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