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Upsala

Minnesota · 478 residents (2025 est.) · 3.239 sq mi
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Upsala has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% 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 $147,500. Households here earn about 41% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
417
−2%since 2000
from 424 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
129 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 131 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
−4%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:478 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3133824515195881990201020202024Upsala
2024417
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,625
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,771
+76%since 2000
from $16,382 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
−5%since 2010
from 0.393 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,500
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$833
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
40.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.3%
+46.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+30%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
15
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(418)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(382)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(20)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other3.4%(14)
Diversity Score19.7%(82)
Diversity Score
20
+462%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+94%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.8%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.6%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
45.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2012
from 15.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
63.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2017
from 66.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2016
from 89.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2016
from 10.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Upsala, Minnesota?

Upsala, Minnesota has about 417 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Upsala, Minnesota?

The typical household in Upsala, Minnesota earns about $52,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Upsala, Minnesota expensive?

In Upsala, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $147,500, and the typical rent is about $833 a month.

How educated are people in Upsala, Minnesota?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Upsala, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Upsala, Minnesota?

About 7.7% of people in Upsala, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Upsala, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Upsala, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 81 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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