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Mahnomen

Minnesota · 1,240 residents · 1.047 sq mi
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Mahnomen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $69,300. Households here earn about 48% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
1,240
+3%since 2000
from 1,202 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,184 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,148 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
−9%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Mahnomen
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,333
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,015
+38%since 2000
from $14,538 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$706
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.3%
−17.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
47.7% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−3%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(887)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(46)
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.6%(479)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(43)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other48.4%(601)
Diversity Score66.7%(827)
Diversity Score
67
+1642%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.8 min
+18%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 16.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.1%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.5%
−71.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mahnomen, Minnesota?

Mahnomen, Minnesota has about 1,240 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mahnomen, Minnesota?

The typical household in Mahnomen, Minnesota earns about $38,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mahnomen, Minnesota expensive?

In Mahnomen, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $69,300, and the typical rent is about $706 a month.

How educated are people in Mahnomen, Minnesota?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Mahnomen, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mahnomen, Minnesota?

About 19.3% of people in Mahnomen, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mahnomen, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Mahnomen, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 103 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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