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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Medford

Minnesota · 744 residents · 1.194 sq mi
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Medford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $29,450. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 240 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $54,000. Poverty is rare here, at 6.5% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

744
−24%vs 2000
vs 984 in 2000
1990 – 2025
623 / sq mi
−24%vs 2000
vs 824 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.4
−7%vs 2000
vs 33.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6788761K1K1K1990201020202024Medford
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,450
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,000 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,509
−39%vs 2000
vs $18,886 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.5%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$54,000
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $99,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$242
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $381 in 2000
US average: $450
84.6%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.9% in 2000
15.4% rent
1.8
−8%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(905)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(63)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.8%(165)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(735)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0.9%(7)
Diversity Score3%(22)
3
−82%vs 2000
vs 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.0%
−8.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.8%
−10.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.0%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
+7%vs 2000
vs 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Medford, Minnesota?

Medford, Minnesota has about 744 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Medford, Minnesota?

The typical household in Medford, Minnesota earns about $29,450 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Medford, Minnesota expensive?

In Medford, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $54,000, and the typical rent is about $242 a month.

How educated are people in Medford, Minnesota?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Medford, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Medford, Minnesota?

About 6.5% of people in Medford, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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