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Vesta

Minnesota · 276 residents · 0.404 sq mi
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Vesta has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,833. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 63 residents. 16% 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 $79,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
276
−19%since 2000
from 339 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
683 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 839 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+9%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2633013403784161990201020202024Vesta
2024311
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,833
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,536 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,558
+108%since 2000
from $12,302 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+28.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing11%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,400
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
16.4% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(254)
Black1.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(8)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.7%(32)
Diversity Score
12
+297%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+36%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 77.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.8%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−85.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vesta, Minnesota?

Vesta, Minnesota has about 276 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vesta, Minnesota?

The typical household in Vesta, Minnesota earns about $55,833 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 $79,400.

How educated are people in Vesta, Minnesota?

About 16.0% 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 3.4% of people in Vesta, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vesta, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Vesta, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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