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Searles

Minnesota · 192 residents · 0.438 sq mi
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Searles is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,750. Population has fallen 29% since 2019, a loss of 78 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $158,600. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
192
−29%since 2019
from 270 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
438 / sq mi
−29%since 2019
from 616 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
−32%since 2019
from 61.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
160194228262296201020202024Searles
2024201
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,750
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $82,917 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,473
−2%since 2019
from $39,262 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 51.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 0.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade26.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 10%
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $154,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 93.0% in 2019
10.1% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−8%since 2019
from 1.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(266)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.6%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic99%(190)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.9%(11)
Diversity Score13.3%(25)
Diversity Score
13
+264%since 2019
from 4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 9.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 96.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+14%since 2019
from 18.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 93.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 46.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 35.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 54.4% in 2019
Female
49.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 45.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Searles, Minnesota?

Searles, Minnesota has about 192 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Searles, Minnesota?

The typical household in Searles, Minnesota earns about $92,750 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 $158,600.

How educated are people in Searles, Minnesota?

About 13.0% 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 0.0% of people in Searles, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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