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Nisswa

Minnesota · 2,217 residents (2025 est.) · 10.77 sq mi
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Nisswa is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $481,200. With a median age of 54.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,954
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,953 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
181 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 181 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.7
+28%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,217 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Nisswa
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,306 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,646
+119%since 2000
from $26,265 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.0%
+28.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
+30%since 2010
from 0.353 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$481,200
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$867
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $604 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
5.7% rent
Vacancy rate
42.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.0%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+53%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
84
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,926)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(38)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(1,880)
Black1.2%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(45)
Diversity Score9.2%(180)
Diversity Score
9
+379%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.9%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+72%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.8%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.1%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2012
from 10.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−91.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2017
from 84.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nisswa, Minnesota?

Nisswa, Minnesota has about 1,954 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nisswa, Minnesota?

The typical household in Nisswa, Minnesota earns about $100,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nisswa, Minnesota expensive?

In Nisswa, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $481,200, and the typical rent is about $867 a month.

How educated are people in Nisswa, Minnesota?

About 50.9% of adults age 25 and over in Nisswa, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nisswa, Minnesota?

About 5.0% of people in Nisswa, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nisswa, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Nisswa, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 563 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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