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Motley

Minnesota · 671 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 $34,423. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $90,000. The poverty rate of 26.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

671
+15%since 2000
from 585 in 2000
1990 – 2025
483 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 421 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
41.1
+25%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
4214945676397121990201020202024Motley
2024608
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,423
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,438 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$18,949
+55%since 2000
from $12,220 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
26.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.348
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade32.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing13.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$90,000
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$485
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $853
35.7%
−25.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
45.6% rent
17.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
38.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
19.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.6
+56%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(562)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(12)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(37)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(619)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.7%(72)
11
+68%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
+18%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
74.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
18.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
4.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
4.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
16.7%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

50.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
49.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
4.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
20.2%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Motley, Minnesota?

Motley, Minnesota has about 671 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Motley, Minnesota?

The typical household in Motley, Minnesota earns about $34,423 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 $90,000, and the typical rent is about $485 a month.

How educated are people in Motley, Minnesota?

About 3.8% 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 26.4% 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 226 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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