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Mayer

Minnesota · 1,749 residents · 1.374 sq mi
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Mayer is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,250. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,195 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $218,300. At a median age of 30.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. Households here earn about 51% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,749
+216%since 2000
from 554 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,273 / sq mi
+216%since 2000
from 403 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
30.4
−14%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
3009052K2K3K1990201020202024Mayer
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$86,250
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$27,719
+49%since 2000
from $18,547 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
58.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.292
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services13%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$218,300
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$577
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $853
78.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
10.7% rent
3.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
28.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
89.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.5
+5%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(541)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(12)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(32)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(1,651)
Black1.1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(22)
Asian1.7%(30)
Other2.4%(41)
Diversity Score15.4%(269)
15
+168%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.2%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
5.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.7 min
+61%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
86.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
5.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
4.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
3.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

11.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
38.5%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

47.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
53.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
5.0%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mayer, Minnesota?

Mayer, Minnesota has about 1,749 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mayer, Minnesota?

The typical household in Mayer, Minnesota earns about $86,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mayer, Minnesota expensive?

In Mayer, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $218,300, and the typical rent is about $577 a month.

How educated are people in Mayer, Minnesota?

About 30.2% of adults age 25 and over in Mayer, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mayer, Minnesota?

About 2.5% of people in Mayer, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mayer, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Mayer, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,247 residents, a change of about 248 percent over that period.

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

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