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Scandia

Minnesota · 3,936 residents · 34.852 sq mi
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Scandia is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,556. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. Median home value is $350,500. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,936
+15%since 2009
from 3,428 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
113 / sq mi
+15%since 2009
from 98 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
46.9
+10%since 2009
from 42.5 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
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20244K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,556
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $78,634 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,900
−4%since 2009
from $33,247 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
55.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.301
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$350,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $366,600 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$886
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2009
from $875 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 95.5% in 2009
7.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
−7%since 2009
from 4.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(3,355)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(65)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(8)
Diversity Score5.2%(179)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(3,796)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(52)
Asian1%(38)
Other0.2%(9)
Diversity Score6.5%(255)
Diversity Score
6
+24%since 2009
from 5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 97.5% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.0%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
48.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scandia, Minnesota?

Scandia, Minnesota has about 3,936 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scandia, Minnesota?

The typical household in Scandia, Minnesota earns about $80,556 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scandia, Minnesota expensive?

In Scandia, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $350,500, and the typical rent is about $886 a month.

How educated are people in Scandia, Minnesota?

About 34.7% of adults age 25 and over in Scandia, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scandia, Minnesota?

About 4.8% of people in Scandia, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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