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Nowthen

Minnesota · 4,630 residents (2025 est.) · 33.664 sq mi
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Nowthen is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $160,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $460,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 80% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% 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
4,538
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4,539 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
135 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 135 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
Unchangedsince 2023
from 40.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,630 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2009 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K200920202024Nowthen
20245K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$160,417
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $134,491 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,265
+8%since 2023
from $47,475 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 78.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.345
+10%since 2023
from 0.314 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$460,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $440,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 97.5% in 2023
2.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
−12%since 2023
from 3.3 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(4,345)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(114)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(77)
Diversity Score10.3%(469)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(4,352)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(88)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(96)
Diversity Score9.9%(451)
Diversity Score
10
−4%since 2023
from 10 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 40.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 94.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+7%since 2023
from 25.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2023
from 66.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 71.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 25.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 51.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 52.5% in 2023
Female
50.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 47.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 90.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 99.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nowthen, Minnesota?

Nowthen, Minnesota has about 4,538 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nowthen, Minnesota?

The typical household in Nowthen, Minnesota earns about $160,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nowthen, Minnesota expensive?

In Nowthen, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $460,000.

How educated are people in Nowthen, Minnesota?

About 37.9% of adults age 25 and over in Nowthen, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nowthen, Minnesota?

About 4.1% of people in Nowthen, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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