CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Upsala

Minnesota · 427 residents · 3.239 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Upsala has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,596. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $119,100. Households here earn about 26% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
427
+1%since 2000
from 424 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
132 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 131 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.6
+3%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3133824515195881990201020202024Upsala
2024417
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,596
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,849
+33%since 2000
from $16,382 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,100
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$546
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.4%
−30.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
31.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+30%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Upsala on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(418)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(400)
Black0.9%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4%(17)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13%(56)
Diversity Score
13
+272%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+14%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.5%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
46.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Upsala

Sopchoppy
Pop 487
Berlin
Pop 529
Arnoldsville
Pop 445
Greensboro
Pop 468
Places similar to Upsala
Head to head

Compare Upsala to nearby cities

UPSALA VS
Little Falls
Income$47,863+12%
Home value$202,600+70%
Population9,277+1841%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
UPSALA VS
Sartell
Income$84,131+98%
Home value$297,300+150%
Population19,918+4067%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
UPSALA VS
Sauk Rapids
Income$71,841+69%
Home value$256,100+115%
Population13,768+2780%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
UPSALA VS
Waite Park
Income$59,285+39%
Home value$219,400+84%
Population8,450+1668%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Upsala, Minnesota?

Upsala, Minnesota has about 427 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Upsala, Minnesota?

The typical household in Upsala, Minnesota earns about $42,596 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 $119,100, and the typical rent is about $546 a month.

How educated are people in Upsala, Minnesota?

About 17.9% 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 91 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Minnesota
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Upsala with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →