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Menahga

Minnesota · 1,361 residents (2025 est.) · 3.709 sq mi
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Menahga has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,036. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $155,500. Households here earn about 35% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,343
+10%since 2000
from 1,220 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
362 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 329 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.1
−8%since 2000
from 45.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,361 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Menahga
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,036
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,232 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,373
+98%since 2000
from $14,360 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
+26.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
−5%since 2010
from 0.397 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,500
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$734
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $309 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.8%
−14.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
39.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.6%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+8%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,197)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(1,260)
Black1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.1%(69)
Diversity Score14.6%(196)
Diversity Score
15
+1078%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
+29.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+41%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.6%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2012
from 18.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−86.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.4%
+19.0 ptssince 2017
from 64.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2016
from 92.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Menahga, Minnesota?

Menahga, Minnesota has about 1,343 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Menahga, Minnesota?

The typical household in Menahga, Minnesota earns about $58,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Menahga, Minnesota expensive?

In Menahga, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $155,500, and the typical rent is about $734 a month.

How educated are people in Menahga, Minnesota?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in Menahga, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Menahga, Minnesota?

About 10.1% of people in Menahga, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Menahga, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Menahga, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 273 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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