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North Oaks

Minnesota · 5,283 residents (2025 est.) · 6.91 sq mi
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#54Most work-from-homeof 6,82639.5%#75Highest median rentof 6,764$3,501#87Highest median household incomeof 6,818$231,742#211Most educatedof 6,82674.7%
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North Oaks is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $231,742. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $821,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,179
+33%since 2000
from 3,883 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
749 / sq mi
+15%since 2009
from 655 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
43.1
−4%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,283 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024North Oaks
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.2%(373)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.1%(419)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1411%(568)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197%(365)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240.8%(42)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 342.3%(121)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.7%(814)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411%(568)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.6%(549)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.9%(667)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.3%(379)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over6.1%(314)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$231,742
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,158 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$93,573
+29%since 2000
from $72,686 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
−12%since 2010
from 0.480 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$821,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+126%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $850 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.2%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 98.5% in 2000
11.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.6%
+37.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
−19%since 2009
from 4.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
35
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(3,594)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(47)
Asian4.6%(179)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(4,254)
Black1%(51)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(221)
Asian8.1%(419)
Other4.5%(234)
Diversity Score
39
+189%since 2009
from 14 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4%(207)
Cuban0.3%(14)
Asian origin
Chinese4.3%(225)
Korean1.4%(73)
Asian Indian1.3%(69)
Taiwanese1%(52)
Ancestry
German45%(2,328)
Irish25.6%(1,326)
Swedish11.2%(579)
English10.3%(536)
Norwegian9.5%(492)
Polish3.7%(193)
Scottish1.6%(83)
French1.5%(78)
Danish1.4%(70)
Italian1.2%(64)
Finnish0.8%(42)
Czech0.7%(38)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Russian0.5%(28)
British0.5%(27)
American0.5%(24)
Austrian0.3%(15)
Belgian0.3%(14)
Greek0.3%(14)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(13)
Swiss0.3%(13)
Welsh0.3%(13)
Iranian0.2%(11)
Dutch0.2%(9)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Swedish population · Largest English population · Largest Norwegian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 98.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
40.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 38.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+87%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.9%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
39.5%
+31.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
86.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2012
from 12.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−92.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2017
from 85.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 92.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married11.4%(191)
Married82.4%(1,379)
Widowed3%(50)
Divorced3.2%(54)
Women 15+
Never married19.7%(423)
Married66.5%(1,427)
Widowed8.9%(191)
Divorced4.8%(104)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Oaks, Minnesota?

North Oaks, Minnesota has about 5,179 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Oaks, Minnesota earns about $231,742 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Oaks, Minnesota expensive?

In North Oaks, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $821,200, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in North Oaks, Minnesota?

About 74.7% of adults age 25 and over in North Oaks, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Oaks, Minnesota?

About 5.1% of people in North Oaks, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Oaks, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, North Oaks, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,793 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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

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