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Remer

Minnesota · 380 residents (2025 est.) · 1.329 sq mi
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Remer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $153,000. With a median age of 53.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 44% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
371
Unchangedsince 2000
from 372 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
279 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 280 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.1
+20%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:380 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3323653984314641990201020202024Remer
2024371
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,500
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,583 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,121
+192%since 2000
from $11,674 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
+27.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
−18.8 ptssince 2000
from 34.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
−13%since 2010
from 0.545 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,000
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
22.0% rent
Vacancy rate
25.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+25%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
71
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(357)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(307)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(28)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other9.2%(34)
Diversity Score37.6%(140)
Diversity Score
38
+5305%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+16%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.2%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.3%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Female
44.7%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.5%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2012
from 23.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.5%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.4%
+36.4 ptssince 2017
from 52.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 94.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 6.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Remer, Minnesota?

Remer, Minnesota has about 371 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Remer, Minnesota?

The typical household in Remer, Minnesota earns about $49,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Remer, Minnesota expensive?

In Remer, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $153,000.

How educated are people in Remer, Minnesota?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Remer, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Remer, Minnesota?

About 15.8% of people in Remer, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Remer, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Remer, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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