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Northome

Minnesota · 155 residents (2025 est.) · 1.457 sq mi
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Northome has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,750. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 71 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $87,700. With a median age of 55.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 28% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
159
−31%since 2000
from 230 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
109 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 158 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.0
+14%since 2000
from 48.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:155 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1421822222623021990201020202024Northome
2024159
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,750
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,417 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,171
+98%since 2000
from $14,758 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
+35.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
+13%since 2010
from 0.317 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,700
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $240 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
14.3% rent
Vacancy rate
26.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
+14%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(223)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(135)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian8.2%(13)
Other6.9%(11)
Diversity Score33.5%(53)
Diversity Score
33
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
+28.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+34%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.5%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.9%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.2%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Female
64.8%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−48.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2012
from 10.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.5%
+43.8 ptssince 2017
from 46.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northome, Minnesota?

Northome, Minnesota has about 159 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northome, Minnesota?

The typical household in Northome, Minnesota earns about $63,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northome, Minnesota expensive?

In Northome, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $87,700, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Northome, Minnesota?

About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in Northome, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northome, Minnesota?

About 11.3% of people in Northome, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northome, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Northome, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 130 residents, a change of about -45 percent over that period.

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