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North Branch

Minnesota · 10,787 residents · 35.599 sq mi
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North Branch is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,213. Population has grown 34% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $212,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
10,787
+34%since 2000
from 8,023 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
303 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 225 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
+22%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8974K7K10K13K1990201020202024North Branch
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,213
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,294 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,668
+71%since 2000
from $20,875 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.0%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,400
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$898
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $507 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
16.1% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+2%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(9,557)
Black1.1%(116)
Hispanic / Latino3%(328)
Asian2%(218)
Other2.5%(269)
Diversity Score20.9%(2,258)
Diversity Score
21
+233%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+32%since 2000
from 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 71.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.3%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Branch, Minnesota?

North Branch, Minnesota has about 10,787 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Branch, Minnesota earns about $85,213 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 $212,400, and the typical rent is about $898 a month.

How educated are people in North Branch, Minnesota?

About 20.5% 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 9.2% 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 8,920 residents, a change of about 478 percent over that period.

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

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