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Medford

Minnesota · 1,315 residents · 1.194 sq mi
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Medford is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,929. Population has grown 34% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $163,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
1,315
+34%since 2000
from 984 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,101 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 824 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+15%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6788761K1K1K1990201020202024Medford
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,929
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,166
+76%since 2000
from $18,886 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.9%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$686
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
13.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(1,199)
Black0.8%(11)
Hispanic / Latino5%(66)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.5%(6)
Diversity Score15.7%(207)
Diversity Score
16
−6%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+43%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
81.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 81.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.6%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Medford, Minnesota?

Medford, Minnesota has about 1,315 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Medford, Minnesota?

The typical household in Medford, Minnesota earns about $78,929 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 $163,900, and the typical rent is about $686 a month.

How educated are people in Medford, Minnesota?

About 24.0% 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 5.1% 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 571 residents, a change of about 77 percent over that period.

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