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Ranier

Minnesota · 569 residents · 1.07 sq mi
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Ranier has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,000. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 381 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $103,800. With a median age of 54.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
569
+203%since 2000
from 188 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
532 / sq mi
+203%since 2000
from 176 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.8
+27%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
892574265957631990201020202024Ranier
2024509
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,877
+63%since 2000
from $20,784 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $725 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
12.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−10%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(184)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(516)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(6)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other12.9%(73)
Diversity Score31%(177)
Diversity Score
31
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+56%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.2%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ranier, Minnesota?

Ranier, Minnesota has about 569 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ranier, Minnesota?

The typical household in Ranier, Minnesota earns about $60,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ranier, Minnesota expensive?

In Ranier, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $103,800, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Ranier, Minnesota?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ranier, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ranier, Minnesota?

About 10.7% of people in Ranier, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ranier, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Ranier, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 364 residents, a change of about 178 percent over that period.

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