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Remer

Minnesota · 391 residents · 1.329 sq mi
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Remer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,528. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% 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 $100,400. The poverty rate of 27.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 71% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
391
+5%since 2000
from 372 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
294 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 280 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
−7%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3323653984314641990201020202024Remer
2024371
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,528
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,070
+89%since 2000
from $11,674 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 34.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,400
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$589
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $271 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
28.6% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+89%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(342)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.5%(49)
Diversity Score28.9%(113)
Diversity Score
29
+4048%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.6 min
−5%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.9%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.5%
−49.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Female
55.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−90.6 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Remer, Minnesota?

Remer, Minnesota has about 391 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Remer, Minnesota?

The typical household in Remer, Minnesota earns about $21,528 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 $100,400, and the typical rent is about $589 a month.

How educated are people in Remer, Minnesota?

About 12.9% 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 27.6% 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 42 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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