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Ortonville

Minnesota · 1,916 residents · 4.193 sq mi
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Ortonville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,287. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $78,400. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,916
−11%since 2000
from 2,158 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
457 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 515 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.8
+10%since 2000
from 45.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ortonville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,287
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,614 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,245
+42%since 2000
from $17,132 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,400
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$441
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $224 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.2%
−44.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+37%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(2,105)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(12)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(58)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,849)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1%(20)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.5%(29)
Diversity Score7%(135)
Diversity Score
7
+162%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+61%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% 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
6.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.5%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.5%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ortonville, Minnesota?

Ortonville, Minnesota has about 1,916 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ortonville, Minnesota?

The typical household in Ortonville, Minnesota earns about $38,287 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ortonville, Minnesota expensive?

In Ortonville, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $78,400, and the typical rent is about $441 a month.

How educated are people in Ortonville, Minnesota?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ortonville, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ortonville, Minnesota?

About 11.5% of people in Ortonville, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ortonville, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Ortonville, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 289 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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