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Seward

Minnesota · Minneapolis · 8,210 residents · 1.027 sq mi
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The short version

Seward has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,475. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $349,018. The poverty rate of 30.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Minneapolis median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Seward; 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 35.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
34% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,210
Population density
7,994 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,475
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$36,536
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$349,018
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$995
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.0%
66.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic44.6%(3,664)
Black38.7%(3,181)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(382)
Asian3.5%(290)
Other8.4%(693)
Diversity Score80%(6,570)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.6%(3,664)
Black38.7%(3,181)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(382)
Asian3.5%(290)
Other8.4%(693)
Diversity Score80%(6,570)
Diversity Score
80
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
42.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
29.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
Foreign born
24.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 7,592
Lakeside Park
Pop 7,143
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Pop 9,514
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Home value$243,447−30%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seward, Minneapolis, Minnesota?

Seward, Minneapolis, Minnesota has about 8,210 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seward, Minneapolis, Minnesota?

The typical household in Seward, Minneapolis, Minnesota earns about $59,475 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Seward, Minneapolis, Minnesota expensive?

In Seward, Minneapolis, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $349,018, and the typical rent is about $995 a month.

How educated are people in Seward, Minneapolis, Minnesota?

About 45.6% of adults age 25 and over in Seward, Minneapolis, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Seward, Minneapolis, Minnesota?

About 30.5% of people in Seward, 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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