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Upsala

Minnesota · 487 residents · 3.239 sq mi
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Upsala has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% 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 $130,600. Households here earn about 40% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
487
+15%since 2000
from 424 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
150 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 131 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
−5%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3133824515195881990201020202024Upsala
2024417
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,375
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,652
+44%since 2000
from $16,382 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade15.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,600
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$760
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
32.4% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+37%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(458)
Black1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.9%(58)
Diversity Score
12
+241%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+90%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.5%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−72.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Upsala, Minnesota?

Upsala, Minnesota has about 487 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Upsala, Minnesota?

The typical household in Upsala, Minnesota earns about $44,375 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 $130,600, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in Upsala, Minnesota?

About 12.7% 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 17.1% 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 151 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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