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Luverne

Minnesota · 4,946 residents · 3.673 sq mi
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Luverne has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,368. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $152,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,946
+7%since 2000
from 4,617 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,347 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,257 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
−3%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Luverne
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,368
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,271 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,823
+76%since 2000
from $18,692 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.6%
+26.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,500
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$703
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
33.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+18%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(4,421)
Black0.7%(37)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(261)
Asian0.7%(33)
Other2.1%(103)
Diversity Score20.9%(1,035)
Diversity Score
21
+205%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+22%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.8%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−87.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Luverne, Minnesota?

Luverne, Minnesota has about 4,946 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Luverne, Minnesota?

The typical household in Luverne, Minnesota earns about $63,368 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 $152,500, and the typical rent is about $703 a month.

How educated are people in Luverne, Minnesota?

About 26.0% 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 13.2% 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 564 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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