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Nicollet

Minnesota · 1,143 residents · 0.907 sq mi
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Nicollet has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,188. Population has grown 29% since 2000. 18% 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 $163,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,143
+29%since 2000
from 889 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,260 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 980 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+4%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7528881K1K1K1990201020202024Nicollet
2024957
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,188
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,791
+44%since 2000
from $19,237 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.4%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,200
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
28.1% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+9%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(865)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(8)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(30)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(1,035)
Black1.3%(15)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(54)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.8%(169)
Diversity Score
15
+338%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+115%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 74.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.4%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
57.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−81.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nicollet, Minnesota?

Nicollet, Minnesota has about 1,143 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nicollet, Minnesota?

The typical household in Nicollet, Minnesota earns about $72,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nicollet, Minnesota expensive?

In Nicollet, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $163,200, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in Nicollet, Minnesota?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Nicollet, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nicollet, Minnesota?

About 11.2% of people in Nicollet, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nicollet, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Nicollet, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 346 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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