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Motley

Minnesota · 680 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 $32,500. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $125,400. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 56% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 112%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
680
+16%since 2000
from 585 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
490 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 421 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+41%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4214945676397121990201020202024Motley
2024608
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,500
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,026
+88%since 2000
from $12,220 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,400
+112%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$580
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
45.8% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+130%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(598)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(29)
Asian0.9%(6)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score14.7%(100)
Diversity Score
15
+131%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+10%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.7%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Motley, Minnesota?

Motley, Minnesota has about 680 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Motley, Minnesota?

The typical household in Motley, Minnesota earns about $32,500 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 $125,400, and the typical rent is about $580 a month.

How educated are people in Motley, Minnesota?

About 4.3% 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 14.4% 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 235 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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

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