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Verndale

Minnesota · 508 residents (2025 est.) · 1.032 sq mi
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Verndale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,063. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 123 residents. 14% 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 $104,600. Households here earn about 45% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
452
−21%since 2000
from 575 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
438 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 557 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
+3%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:508 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3384465546617691990201020202024Verndale
2024452
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,063
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,330
+304%since 2000
from $12,448 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
+25.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.596
+49%since 2010
from 0.401 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing11.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,600
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$708
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.7%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
11.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+33%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(551)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(9)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(35)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(418)
Black4.2%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other3.1%(14)
Diversity Score17.8%(80)
Diversity Score
18
+192%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+134%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.0%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
43.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2012
from 22.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−91.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2017
from 77.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Verndale, Minnesota?

Verndale, Minnesota has about 452 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Verndale, Minnesota?

The typical household in Verndale, Minnesota earns about $49,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Verndale, Minnesota expensive?

In Verndale, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $104,600, and the typical rent is about $708 a month.

How educated are people in Verndale, Minnesota?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Verndale, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Verndale, Minnesota?

About 16.2% of people in Verndale, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Verndale, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Verndale, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 108 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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