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Oronoco

Minnesota · 1,802 residents · 2.932 sq mi
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Oronoco is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,625. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 919 residents. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $324,800. Poverty is rare here, at 1.0% of residents. Households here earn about 64% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,802
+104%since 2000
from 883 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
615 / sq mi
+104%since 2000
from 301 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
−1%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6129361K2K2K1990201020202024Oronoco
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,625
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,656 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,360
+66%since 2000
from $27,965 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
77.6%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$324,800
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$917
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $638 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
96.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
3.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+31%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(1,678)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(17)
Asian2.2%(39)
Other0.6%(11)
Diversity Score10.5%(189)
Diversity Score
10
+45%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.2%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+92%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
80.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 81.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
61.1%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−92.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oronoco, Minnesota?

Oronoco, Minnesota has about 1,802 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oronoco, Minnesota?

The typical household in Oronoco, Minnesota earns about $120,625 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 $324,800, and the typical rent is about $917 a month.

How educated are people in Oronoco, Minnesota?

About 53.2% 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 1.0% 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 1,082 residents, a change of about 150 percent over that period.

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