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Nowthen

Minnesota · 4,443 residents · 33.664 sq mi
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Nowthen is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,045. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. Median home value is $334,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 57% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,443
+3%since 2009
from 4,322 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
132 / sq mi
+3%since 2009
from 128 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+5%since 2009
from 38.1 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
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20245K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,045
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $90,200 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,064
−1%since 2009
from $31,274 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
59.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.337
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$334,800
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $342,400 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,400
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $1,238 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
79.7%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 98.6% in 2009
4.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
−2%since 2009
from 3.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic97%(4,191)
Black0.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(16)
Asian1.6%(69)
Other0.6%(27)
Diversity Score7.4%(321)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(4,244)
Black0.9%(39)
Hispanic / Latino1%(46)
Asian1.3%(56)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.9%(349)
Diversity Score
8
+6%since 2009
from 7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 94.6% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.0%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.9%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nowthen, Minnesota?

Nowthen, Minnesota has about 4,443 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nowthen, Minnesota?

The typical household in Nowthen, Minnesota earns about $90,045 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 $334,800, and the typical rent is about $1,400 a month.

How educated are people in Nowthen, Minnesota?

About 23.5% 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 5.3% of people in Nowthen, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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