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Walnut Grove

Minnesota · 751 residents · 1.091 sq mi
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Walnut Grove has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,485. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 15% 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 $63,000. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
751
+25%since 2000
from 599 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
688 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 549 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.6
−25%since 2000
from 46.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5556757969171K1990201020202024Walnut Grove
2024808
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,485
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,013 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,615
+45%since 2000
from $15,637 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.6%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,000
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$508
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−15.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
30.4% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−1%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(585)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(441)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(11)
Asian38.9%(292)
Other5%(38)
Diversity Score67.6%(508)
Diversity Score
68
+2584%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+56%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.8%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Female
41.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Foreign born
26.8%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.5%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walnut Grove, Minnesota?

Walnut Grove, Minnesota has about 751 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walnut Grove, Minnesota?

The typical household in Walnut Grove, Minnesota earns about $54,485 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walnut Grove, Minnesota expensive?

In Walnut Grove, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $63,000, and the typical rent is about $508 a month.

How educated are people in Walnut Grove, Minnesota?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Walnut Grove, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walnut Grove, Minnesota?

About 16.4% of people in Walnut Grove, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walnut Grove, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Walnut Grove, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 117 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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