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Soudan

Minnesota · 415 residents · 0.68 sq mi
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Soudan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,307. Population has declined 4% since 2023. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $110,100. Households here earn about 37% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
415
−4%since 2023
from 434 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
610 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 638 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.3
Unchangedsince 2023
from 43.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
368399431462494201020202024Soudan
2024415
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,307
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $55,526 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,539
−3%since 2023
from $32,355 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 32.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
+1%since 2023
from 0.338 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing10.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Information6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $99,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 83.0% in 2023
15.7% rent
Vacancy rate
27.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 42.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+9%since 2023
from 1.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
17
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(388)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(19)
Asian0.9%(4)
Other5.3%(23)
Diversity Score24.5%(106)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(375)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(19)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other4.3%(18)
Diversity Score22.4%(93)
Diversity Score
22
−8%since 2023
from 24 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 96.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+2%since 2023
from 26.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 77.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 59.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 37.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 49.3% in 2023
Female
50.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 19.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 89.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 94.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Soudan, Minnesota?

Soudan, Minnesota has about 415 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Soudan, Minnesota?

The typical household in Soudan, Minnesota earns about $56,307 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Soudan, Minnesota expensive?

In Soudan, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $110,100, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Soudan, Minnesota?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Soudan, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Soudan, Minnesota?

About 12.0% of people in Soudan, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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