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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

North Branch

Minnesota · 8,023 residents · 35.599 sq mi
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North Branch is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,294. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 6,156 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $122,400. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,023
+330%since 1990
from 1,867 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
30.5
+3%since 1990
from 29.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8974K7K10K13K1990201020202024North Branch
202412K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 59.3%(744)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 99.9%(793)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.9%(712)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.4%(592)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.5%(445)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3417.7%(1,418)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4416.8%(1,350)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5410.1%(809)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 646.4%(514)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 744.4%(350)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 842.6%(211)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.1%(85)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,294
+74%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,952 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,875
+89%since 1990
from $11,031 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.0%
−5.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,400
+51%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $61,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$507
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $346 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
86.7%
+13.0 ptssince 1990
from 73.7% in 1990
13.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,846)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0.4%(8)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(7,719)
Black0.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(109)
Asian1%(83)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican0.9%(100)
Guatemalan0.8%(88)
Mexican0.4%(51)
Salvadoran0.1%(16)
Colombian0.1%(15)
Asian origin
Hmong1.3%(145)
Filipino0.5%(58)
Vietnamese0.1%(11)
Taiwanese0.1%(8)
Ancestry
German33.4%(3,862)
Swedish10.8%(1,251)
Norwegian10.4%(1,197)
Irish8.5%(987)
English5.6%(648)
Polish4.2%(484)
Italian4.1%(478)
American3.5%(409)
French2.6%(305)
Finnish2.2%(251)
Dutch1.5%(168)
+ 17 more ancestry groups with data
Russian1%(119)
Scottish0.8%(90)
Danish0.4%(49)
Swiss0.4%(41)
British0.3%(39)
Czech0.2%(27)
Hungarian0.2%(23)
Croatian0.2%(22)
Ukrainian0.2%(22)
Welsh0.2%(21)
Latvian0.2%(18)
Lithuanian0.1%(17)
Bulgarian0.1%(10)
Canadian0.1%(9)
Serbian0.1%(9)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Swedish population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.6%
+12.4 ptssince 1990
from 76.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+2%since 1990
from 23.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.1%(682)
Married66.4%(1,880)
Widowed1.6%(44)
Divorced8%(226)
Women 15+
Never married18%(532)
Married60.3%(1,779)
Widowed8.4%(248)
Divorced13.3%(393)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Branch, Minnesota?

North Branch, Minnesota has about 8,023 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in North Branch, Minnesota earns about $50,294 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 $122,400, and the typical rent is about $507 a month.

How educated are people in North Branch, Minnesota?

About 12.8% 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 5.0% 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 6,156 residents, a change of about 330 percent over that period.

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

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