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Near North

Minnesota · Minneapolis · 5,069 residents · 1.002 sq mi
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The short version

Near North has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,804. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $307,952. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Near North; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
48% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,069
Population density
5,059 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
30.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,804
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$25,564
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$307,952
US average: $376,019
Owner-occupied
48.3%
51.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic21.2%(1,076)
Black55.4%(2,807)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(301)
Asian10.8%(548)
Other6.6%(337)
Diversity Score78.6%(3,983)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.2%(1,076)
Black55.4%(2,807)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(301)
Asian10.8%(548)
Other6.6%(337)
Diversity Score78.6%(3,983)
Diversity Score
79
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
Female
45.2%
Foreign born
24.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Near North, Minneapolis, Minnesota?

Near North, Minneapolis, Minnesota has about 5,069 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Near North, Minneapolis, Minnesota?

The typical household in Near North, Minneapolis, Minnesota earns about $65,804 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Near North, Minneapolis, Minnesota expensive?

In Near North, Minneapolis, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $307,952.

How educated are people in Near North, Minneapolis, Minnesota?

About 31.4% of adults age 25 and over in Near North, Minneapolis, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Near North, Minneapolis, Minnesota?

About 18.2% of people in Near North, Minneapolis, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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