CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1703
Minnesota · Blue Earth County · 3,351 residents · 3.216 sq mi
Notable rankings
#117lowest young in MN31.3 yrs#182lowest low home value in MN$185,500#273lowest short commute in MN18.1 min#302lowest low broadband in MN86.9%TRACT SHAPE · Blue Earth County, MN
The short version
Census Tract 1703 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,227. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $185,500. At a median age of 31.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,351
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3,338 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,042 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1,038 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.3
+6%since 2020
from 29.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$75,227
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $55,185 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,161
+32%since 2020
from $27,345 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.2%
+14.6 ptssince 2020
from 35.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
+1%since 2020
from 0.415 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.6%
Information15.4%
Finance & insurance5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
Wholesale trade2.6%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Other services1.7%
Public administration1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Construction0.3%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$185,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $158,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,073
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $955 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 62.0% in 2020
40.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.2%
−22.2 ptssince 2020
from 59.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
−14%since 2020
from 2.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(2,820)
Black1.4%(48)
Hispanic / Latino8%(268)
Asian1.8%(61)
Other4.2%(141)
Diversity Score34.7%(1,158)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(2,305)
Black14.2%(477)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(277)
Asian1.4%(48)
Other7.3%(244)
Diversity Score61.8%(2,070)
Diversity Score
62
+78%since 2020
from 35 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.6%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 87.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.1 min
+25%since 2020
from 14.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 84.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 75.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 26.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
Female
45.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
Foreign born
9.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 89.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 94.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,351 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $75,227 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $185,500, and the typical rent is about $1,073 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 40.6% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 12.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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