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Scandia

Minnesota · 3,984 residents · 34.852 sq mi
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Scandia is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,741. Population has declined 3% since 2019. Median home value is $403,200. With a median age of 51.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 1.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,984
−3%since 2019
from 4,112 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
114 / sq mi
−3%since 2019
from 118 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
51.4
+2%since 2019
from 50.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K200920202024Scandia
20244K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,741
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $97,167 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,627
−9%since 2019
from $52,506 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2019
from 64.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$403,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $387,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$797
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,064 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 90.1% in 2019
8.0% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+19%since 2019
from 4.0 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic99%(4,069)
Black0.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(27)
Diversity Score2.6%(107)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(3,696)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2%(80)
Asian0.6%(23)
Other0.7%(26)
Diversity Score8.8%(352)
Diversity Score
9
+241%since 2019
from 3 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 33.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 97.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 8.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.8 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 39.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2019
from 82.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2019
from 0.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2019
from 59.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2019
from 35.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 51.9% in 2019
Female
49.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 48.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 0.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scandia, Minnesota?

Scandia, Minnesota has about 3,984 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scandia, Minnesota?

The typical household in Scandia, Minnesota earns about $84,741 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 $403,200, and the typical rent is about $797 a month.

How educated are people in Scandia, Minnesota?

About 34.5% 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 1.5% of people in Scandia, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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