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Nowthen

Minnesota · 4,536 residents · 33.664 sq mi
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Nowthen is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,492. Population has declined 3% since 2019. Median home value is $374,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 70% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,536
−3%since 2019
from 4,682 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
135 / sq mi
−3%since 2019
from 139 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+9%since 2019
from 38.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K200920202024Nowthen
20245K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$124,492
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $107,688 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,741
+9%since 2019
from $36,613 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
74.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 72.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 6.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Information6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$374,400
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $329,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,548
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,607 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
95.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2019
from 89.4% in 2019
4.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−2%since 2019
from 3.1 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(4,182)
Black0.7%(33)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(156)
Asian2%(92)
Other4.7%(219)
Diversity Score24.8%(1,161)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(4,155)
Black0.7%(32)
Hispanic / Latino2%(92)
Asian1.6%(72)
Other2.8%(129)
Diversity Score17.3%(784)
Diversity Score
17
−30%since 2019
from 25 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2019
from 29.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 96.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2019
from 7.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
−12%since 2019
from 35.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2019
from 83.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 75.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2019
from 38.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 53.8% in 2019
Female
46.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 46.2% in 2019
Foreign born
5.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nowthen, Minnesota?

Nowthen, Minnesota has about 4,536 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nowthen, Minnesota?

The typical household in Nowthen, Minnesota earns about $124,492 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 $374,400, and the typical rent is about $1,548 a month.

How educated are people in Nowthen, Minnesota?

About 36.0% 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 5.5% 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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