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Peterson

Minnesota · 199 residents · 0.475 sq mi
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Peterson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,056. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 70 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $91,700. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

199
−26%since 2000
from 269 in 2000
1990 – 2025
419 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 566 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
50.4
+4%since 2000
from 48.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1762012272522781990201020202024Peterson
2024244
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,056
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,781 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$22,328
+52%since 2000
from $14,728 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
9.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.323
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food8%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$91,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$557
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $853
53.6%
−26.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
14.4% rent
15.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
29.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
25.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.4
+36%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(266)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(196)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.5%(5)
2
−10%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.7 min
+72%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
81.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
5.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
7.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
3.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
3.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
16.1%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

51.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
48.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
16.1%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Peterson, Minnesota?

Peterson, Minnesota has about 199 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Peterson, Minnesota?

The typical household in Peterson, Minnesota earns about $38,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Peterson, Minnesota expensive?

In Peterson, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $91,700, and the typical rent is about $557 a month.

How educated are people in Peterson, Minnesota?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Peterson, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Peterson, Minnesota?

About 9.5% of people in Peterson, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Peterson, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Peterson, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 53 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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