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Mahtowa

Minnesota · 332 residents · 10.592 sq mi
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Mahtowa has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,250. Population has declined 7% since 2019. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $175,000. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
332
−7%since 2019
from 358 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
31 / sq mi
−7%since 2019
from 34 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+26%since 2019
from 39.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
322353384414445201020202024Mahtowa
2024428
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,250
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $74,091 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,999
Unchangedsince 2019
from $32,029 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2019
from 47.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 8.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Information3.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,000
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $140,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 98.1% in 2019
5.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+39%since 2019
from 1.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(346)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(6)
Asian1.7%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.2%(29)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(314)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.9%(13)
Diversity Score
4
−53%since 2019
from 8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2019
from 16.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 93.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 7.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 27.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2019
from 85.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 63.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 34.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2019
from 49.7% in 2019
Female
39.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2019
from 50.3% in 2019
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mahtowa, Minnesota?

Mahtowa, Minnesota has about 332 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mahtowa, Minnesota?

The typical household in Mahtowa, Minnesota earns about $66,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mahtowa, Minnesota expensive?

In Mahtowa, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $175,000.

How educated are people in Mahtowa, Minnesota?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Mahtowa, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mahtowa, Minnesota?

About 4.9% of people in Mahtowa, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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