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Oronoco

Minnesota · 2,043 residents (2025 est.) · 2.932 sq mi
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Oronoco is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $157,500. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 90% since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $505,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 100%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,679
+90%since 2000
from 883 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
573 / sq mi
+90%since 2000
from 301 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,043 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6129361K2K2K1990201020202024Oronoco
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$157,500
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,656 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,386
+112%since 2000
from $27,965 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.9%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+15%since 2010
from 0.349 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$505,000
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $638 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
98.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
1.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
80.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+57%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
83
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(854)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(16)
Asian1.1%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(64)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(1,507)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(72)
Asian2.7%(46)
Other3%(50)
Diversity Score23.9%(401)
Diversity Score
24
+231%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.4%
+26.7 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+82%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 81.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 5.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.6%
−94.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2017
from 92.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oronoco, Minnesota?

Oronoco, Minnesota has about 1,679 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oronoco, Minnesota?

The typical household in Oronoco, Minnesota earns about $157,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oronoco, Minnesota expensive?

In Oronoco, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $505,000, and the typical rent is about $1,100 a month.

How educated are people in Oronoco, Minnesota?

About 58.4% of adults age 25 and over in Oronoco, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oronoco, Minnesota?

About 2.9% of people in Oronoco, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oronoco, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Oronoco, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 959 residents, a change of about 133 percent over that period.

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