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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Medford

Minnesota · 984 residents · 1.194 sq mi
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Medford is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,000. Population has grown 32% since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $99,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

984
+32%since 1990
from 744 in 1990
1990 – 2025
824 / sq mi
+32%since 1990
from 623 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.8
+8%since 1990
from 31.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6788761K1K1K1990201020202024Medford
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,450 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,886
+64%since 1990
from $11,509 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.4%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$99,500
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$381
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $242 in 1990
US average: $602
84.9%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 84.6% in 1990
15.1% rent
2.0
+9%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(735)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(2)
Diversity Score3%(22)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(905)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(63)
Asian0.6%(6)
Diversity Score16.8%(165)
17
+460%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.8%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.6%
+10.8 ptssince 1990
from 77.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.5 min
−7%since 1990
from 14.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Medford, Minnesota?

Medford, Minnesota has about 984 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Medford, Minnesota?

The typical household in Medford, Minnesota earns about $50,000 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 $99,500, and the typical rent is about $381 a month.

How educated are people in Medford, Minnesota?

About 15.8% 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 4.4% of people in Medford, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Medford, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Medford, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 240 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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