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Motley

Minnesota · 585 residents · 1.388 sq mi
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Motley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,438. Population has grown 31% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $39,300. Households here earn about 50% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

585
+31%since 1990
from 445 in 1990
1990 – 2025
421 / sq mi
+31%since 1990
from 321 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.9
−22%since 1990
from 42.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4214945676397121990201020202024Motley
2024608
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,438
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,112 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,220
+49%since 1990
from $8,201 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.9%
−8.9 ptssince 1990
from 27.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$39,300
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$378
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $225 in 1990
US average: $602
61.6%
−11.1 ptssince 1990
from 72.8% in 1990
38.4% rent
1.7
−39%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(442)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.7%(7)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(562)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(12)
Asian0.3%(2)
Diversity Score6.4%(37)
6
+280%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.0%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.7%
+16.3 ptssince 1990
from 57.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.0%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.0 min
−26%since 1990
from 21.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Motley, Minnesota?

Motley, Minnesota has about 585 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Motley, Minnesota?

The typical household in Motley, Minnesota earns about $23,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Motley, Minnesota expensive?

In Motley, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $39,300, and the typical rent is about $378 a month.

How educated are people in Motley, Minnesota?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Motley, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Motley, Minnesota?

About 18.9% of people in Motley, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Motley, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Motley, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 140 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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

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