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Searles

Minnesota · 171 residents · 0.438 sq mi
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Searles has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,143. Population has fallen 17% since 2011, a loss of 36 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $150,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
171
−17%vs 2011
vs 207 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
390 / sq mi
−17%vs 2011
vs 473 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+46%vs 2011
vs 28.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
160194228262296201020202024Searles
2024201
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,143
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $48,259 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,147
−13%vs 2011
vs $23,250 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
−6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.298
−16%vs 2011
vs 0.356 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade19.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $151,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$397
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $378 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.8%
−30.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.4% in 2011
12.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
+6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.7%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.3%
−35.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.9% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+4%vs 2011
vs 3.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(207)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(171)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+18%vs 2011
vs 13.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.5%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.5%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.1% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.6% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
1.7%
−6.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.8%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.4% in 2011
Female
52.1%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.6% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.7%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Searles, Minnesota?

Searles, Minnesota has about 171 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Searles, Minnesota?

The typical household in Searles, Minnesota earns about $46,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Searles, Minnesota expensive?

In Searles, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $150,900, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

How educated are people in Searles, Minnesota?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Searles, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Searles, Minnesota?

About 8.8% of people in Searles, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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