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Okabena

Minnesota · 188 residents · 0.338 sq mi
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Okabena has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $44,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 29% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
188
+2%since 2000
from 185 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
556 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 547 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
+8%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1601882162442721990201020202024Okabena
2024210
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,417
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,188 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,704
+17%since 2000
from $14,332 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,300
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
43.2%
−48.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
9.5% rent
Vacancy rate
19.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
+27%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(173)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.2%(28)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(174)
Black1.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(9)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.3%(29)
Diversity Score
15
+1%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+45%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% 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
3.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.0%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.1%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Okabena, Minnesota?

Okabena, Minnesota has about 188 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Okabena, Minnesota?

The typical household in Okabena, Minnesota earns about $40,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Okabena, Minnesota expensive?

In Okabena, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $44,300.

How educated are people in Okabena, Minnesota?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Okabena, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Okabena, Minnesota?

About 3.6% of people in Okabena, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Okabena, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Okabena, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 49 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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