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Northome

Minnesota · 155 residents · 1.457 sq mi
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Northome has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,188. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 75 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $69,000. With a median age of 53.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
155
−33%since 2000
from 230 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
106 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 158 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.6
+11%since 2000
from 48.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1421822222623021990201020202024Northome
2024159
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,188
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,452
+147%since 2000
from $14,758 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+25.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,000
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$441
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $240 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
27.7% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+10%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(223)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(139)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(1)
Diversity Score7.5%(12)
Diversity Score
8
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.0 min
+61%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.4%
−18.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.3%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.3%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Female
64.7%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northome, Minnesota?

Northome, Minnesota has about 155 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northome, Minnesota?

The typical household in Northome, Minnesota earns about $52,188 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 $69,000, and the typical rent is about $441 a month.

How educated are people in Northome, Minnesota?

About 9.4% 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 15.6% 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 134 residents, a change of about -46 percent over that period.

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