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Viking

Minnesota · 79 residents (2025 est.) · 0.516 sq mi
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Viking has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,607. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $127,500. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 217%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
125
+36%since 2000
from 92 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
242 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 178 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.8
+8%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:79 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
69891101301501990201020202024Viking
2024125
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,607
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,202
+274%since 2000
from $11,812 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.6%
+54.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.317
−24%since 2010
from 0.415 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing25.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,500
+217%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
3.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.5%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+81.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+117%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(91)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(112)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.4%(13)
Diversity Score23.3%(29)
Diversity Score
23
+767%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+41%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.7%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.6%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% 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
1.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.5%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−96.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
+15.9 ptssince 2017
from 75.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 2.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Viking, Minnesota?

Viking, Minnesota has about 125 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Viking, Minnesota?

The typical household in Viking, Minnesota earns about $76,607 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Viking, Minnesota expensive?

In Viking, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $127,500.

How educated are people in Viking, Minnesota?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Viking, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Viking, Minnesota?

About 10.4% of people in Viking, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Viking, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Viking, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 38 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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