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Ponemah

Minnesota · 391 residents · 10.955 sq mi
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Population has fallen 55% since 2000, a loss of 483 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $123,600. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
391
−55%since 2000
from 874 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
36 / sq mi
−55%since 2000
from 80 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
+141%since 2000
from 18.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3404946498039581990201020202024Ponemah
2024391
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$22,558
+464%since 2000
from $4,000 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
+46.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.0%
−31.4 ptssince 2000
from 52.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
+20%since 2010
from 0.339 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,600
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
68.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
31.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−52.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+75.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic0.2%(2)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.7%(216)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.8%(15)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other88%(344)
Diversity Score27.2%(106)
Diversity Score
27
+10%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.6%
+33.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
77.9%
+42.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
22.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% 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
12.6%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.6%
+16.3 ptssince 2011
from 41.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
87.9%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.0%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
73.1%
+25.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
26.9%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.1%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
+13.9 ptssince 2012
from 3.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.8%
−53.7 ptssince 2013
from 71.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.4%
+60.5 ptssince 2017
from 26.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.4%
−10.2 ptssince 2016
from 81.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ponemah, Minnesota?

Ponemah, Minnesota has about 391 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Ponemah, Minnesota expensive?

In Ponemah, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $123,600.

How educated are people in Ponemah, Minnesota?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ponemah, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ponemah, Minnesota?

About 21.0% of people in Ponemah, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ponemah, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Ponemah, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 515 residents, a change of about -57 percent over that period.

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