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Medford

Minnesota · 1,239 residents · 1.194 sq mi
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Medford is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,404. Population has grown 26% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $163,600. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,239
+26%since 2000
from 984 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,038 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 824 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.4
+2%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6788761K1K1K1990201020202024Medford
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,404
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,430
+19%since 2000
from $18,886 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.325
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,600
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$606
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−15.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
11.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+32%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(1,145)
Black0.9%(11)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(64)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other1.5%(18)
Diversity Score19%(235)
Diversity Score
19
+13%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+69%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.1%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Medford, Minnesota?

Medford, Minnesota has about 1,239 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Medford, Minnesota?

The typical household in Medford, Minnesota earns about $62,404 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 $163,600, and the typical rent is about $606 a month.

How educated are people in Medford, Minnesota?

About 20.7% 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 6.1% 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 495 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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