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Ponemah

Minnesota · 599 residents · 10.955 sq mi
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Ponemah has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,019. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 275 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $75,700. At a median age of 20.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 58% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 20.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

599
−31%since 2000
from 874 in 2000
1990 – 2024
55 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 80 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
20.4
+12%since 2000
from 18.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
3404946498039581990201020202024Ponemah
2024391
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,019
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,571 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2022
$9,217
+130%since 2000
from $4,000 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
37.5%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 52.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$75,700
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$525
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $258 in 2000
US average: $1,124
59.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
40.9% rent
2.4
−16%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.5%(3)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other97.2%(582)
Diversity Score4.2%(25)
4
−83%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
65.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

50.6 min
+88%since 2000
from 26.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
46.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
13.5%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

26.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2011
from 14.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
66.8%
+25.5 ptssince 2011
from 41.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
25.9%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

56.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
44.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
1.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
16.7%
−54.8 ptssince 2013
from 71.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ponemah, Minnesota?

Ponemah, Minnesota has about 599 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ponemah, Minnesota?

The typical household in Ponemah, Minnesota earns about $31,019 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ponemah, Minnesota expensive?

In Ponemah, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $75,700, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Ponemah, Minnesota?

About 2.7% 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 37.5% 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 307 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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

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