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Middle River

Minnesota · 304 residents · 0.497 sq mi
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Middle River has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,429. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $75,000. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 44% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
304
−5%since 2000
from 319 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
612 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 642 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+19%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2442743053363661990201020202024Middle River
2024319
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,429
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,929 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,167
+122%since 2000
from $14,059 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade21.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing10.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$435
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $258 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
20.7% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+56%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(315)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(287)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.8%(18)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+49%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.2%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.4%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
46.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−82.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Middle River, Minnesota?

Middle River, Minnesota has about 304 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Middle River, Minnesota?

The typical household in Middle River, Minnesota earns about $41,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Middle River, Minnesota expensive?

In Middle River, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $75,000, and the typical rent is about $435 a month.

How educated are people in Middle River, Minnesota?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Middle River, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Middle River, Minnesota?

About 11.9% of people in Middle River, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Middle River, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Middle River, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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