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Vesta

Minnesota · 319 residents · 0.404 sq mi
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Vesta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,250. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 11% 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 $66,800. Households here earn about 38% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
319
−6%since 2000
from 339 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
790 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 839 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.5
−4%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2633013403784161990201020202024Vesta
2024311
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,250
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,536 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,761
+53%since 2000
from $12,302 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,800
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$817
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $708 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.1%
−56.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
16.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+53%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(331)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(302)
Black0.9%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.9%(6)
Other6.6%(21)
Diversity Score21%(67)
Diversity Score
21
+611%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+44%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.4%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vesta, Minnesota?

Vesta, Minnesota has about 319 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vesta, Minnesota?

The typical household in Vesta, Minnesota earns about $35,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vesta, Minnesota expensive?

In Vesta, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $66,800, and the typical rent is about $817 a month.

How educated are people in Vesta, Minnesota?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Vesta, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vesta, Minnesota?

About 18.3% of people in Vesta, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vesta, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Vesta, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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