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Proctor

Minnesota · 3,120 residents · 3.361 sq mi
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Proctor has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,176. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% 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 $160,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,120
+9%since 2000
from 2,852 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
928 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 849 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+8%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Proctor
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,176
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,322 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,361
+61%since 2000
from $18,851 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.2%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,900
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$533
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $399 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
23.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+36%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(2,743)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(21)
Asian0.5%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(101)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(2,842)
Black0.5%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(49)
Asian0.9%(29)
Other3.1%(98)
Diversity Score15%(469)
Diversity Score
15
+323%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+81%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.1%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.7%
−90.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Proctor, Minnesota?

Proctor, Minnesota has about 3,120 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Proctor, Minnesota?

The typical household in Proctor, Minnesota earns about $61,176 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Proctor, Minnesota expensive?

In Proctor, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $160,900, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in Proctor, Minnesota?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Proctor, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Proctor, Minnesota?

About 4.1% of people in Proctor, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Proctor, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Proctor, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 146 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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