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Minnesota · 38 residents (2025 est.) · 0.998 sq mi
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Trail has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,000. Population has fallen 74% since 2000, a loss of 46 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $32,500. With a median age of 63.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 33% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

16
−74%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2025
16 / sq mi
−74%since 2000
from 62 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
63.5
+77%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:38 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 19902024
10284665831990201020202024Trail
202416
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$60,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$31,788
+96%since 2000
from $16,211 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
−22.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.233
−44%since 2010
from 0.414 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade100%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$32,500
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $11,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
100.0%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
0.0% rent
52.4%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
−58.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.5
+37%since 2000
from 0.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(59)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(15)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.3%(1)
Diversity Score14.6%(2)
15
+258%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.3%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
+66.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2011
from 16.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
25.0%
−21.2 ptssince 2011
from 46.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
50.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
25.0%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
25.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2012
from 43.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
60.0%
+25.7 ptssince 2017
from 34.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 96.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 3.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trail, Minnesota?

Trail, Minnesota has about 16 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Trail, Minnesota?

The typical household in Trail, Minnesota earns about $60,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Trail, Minnesota expensive?

In Trail, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $32,500.

How educated are people in Trail, Minnesota?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Trail, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Trail, Minnesota?

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

Has Trail, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Trail, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 61 residents, a change of about -79 percent over that period.

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

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