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Scanlon

Minnesota · 991 residents · 0.858 sq mi
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Scanlon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,828. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $140,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
991
+18%since 2000
from 838 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,155 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 977 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
−5%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7989181K1K1K1990201020202024Scanlon
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,828
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,857 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,224
+24%since 2000
from $19,590 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,300
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $754 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.2%
−37.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
85.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+74%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(808)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(907)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(13)
Asian1.1%(11)
Other3.5%(35)
Diversity Score15.4%(153)
Diversity Score
15
+744%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+111%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% 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
14.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.3%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
54.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scanlon, Minnesota?

Scanlon, Minnesota has about 991 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scanlon, Minnesota?

The typical household in Scanlon, Minnesota earns about $43,828 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scanlon, Minnesota expensive?

In Scanlon, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $140,300, and the typical rent is about $1,000 a month.

How educated are people in Scanlon, Minnesota?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Scanlon, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scanlon, Minnesota?

About 4.7% of people in Scanlon, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scanlon, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Scanlon, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 113 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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