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Shafer

Minnesota · 1,142 residents · 1.27 sq mi
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Shafer is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,895. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 799 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $171,100. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,142
+233%since 2000
from 343 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
899 / sq mi
+233%since 2000
from 270 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.0
+2%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2525077621K1K1990201020202024Shafer
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,895
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,869
+70%since 2000
from $17,561 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.2%
+31.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,100
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,023
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $660 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
12.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+3%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(334)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(1,000)
Black0.9%(10)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(52)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other1.7%(20)
Diversity Score18.4%(211)
Diversity Score
18
+266%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+19%since 2000
from 27.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
80.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 81.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.8%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shafer, Minnesota?

Shafer, Minnesota has about 1,142 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shafer, Minnesota?

The typical household in Shafer, Minnesota earns about $81,895 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shafer, Minnesota expensive?

In Shafer, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $171,100, and the typical rent is about $1,023 a month.

How educated are people in Shafer, Minnesota?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Shafer, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shafer, Minnesota?

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

Has Shafer, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Shafer, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 805 residents, a change of about 239 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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