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Viking

Minnesota · 104 residents · 0.516 sq mi
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Viking has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $63,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 45% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 125%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
104
+13%since 2000
from 92 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
202 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 178 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
−1%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
69891101301501990201020202024Viking
2024125
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,837
+76%since 2000
from $11,812 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing9.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,000
+125%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
37.2%
−55.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
16.3% rent
Vacancy rate
19.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+160%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(98)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.9%(5)
Diversity Score
5
+82%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+119%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
47.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
29.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.7%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.0%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Viking, Minnesota?

Viking, Minnesota has about 104 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Viking, Minnesota?

The typical household in Viking, Minnesota earns about $31,500 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 $63,000.

How educated are people in Viking, Minnesota?

About 24.6% 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 2.4% 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 17 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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