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North Branch

Minnesota · 12,398 residents (2025 est.) · 35.599 sq mi
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North Branch has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $90,456. Population has grown 44% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $322,300. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,565
+44%since 2000
from 8,023 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
325 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 225 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
+30%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:12,398 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8974K7K10K13K1990201020202024North Branch
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,456
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,294 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,387
+122%since 2000
from $20,875 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.5%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
+32%since 2010
from 0.320 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$322,300
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,308
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $507 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
17.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.6%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+46%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(7,719)
Black0.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(109)
Asian1%(83)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(504)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(10,417)
Black0.1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(270)
Asian1.9%(222)
Other5.5%(641)
Diversity Score23.1%(2,670)
Diversity Score
23
+267%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+28%since 2000
from 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 71.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.6%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 11.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2017
from 85.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Branch, Minnesota?

North Branch, Minnesota has about 11,565 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Branch, Minnesota?

The typical household in North Branch, Minnesota earns about $90,456 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Branch, Minnesota expensive?

In North Branch, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $322,300, and the typical rent is about $1,308 a month.

How educated are people in North Branch, Minnesota?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in North Branch, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Branch, Minnesota?

About 7.7% of people in North Branch, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Branch, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, North Branch, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,698 residents, a change of about 519 percent over that period.

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