CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1704
Minnesota · Blue Earth County · 4,429 residents · 1.889 sq mi
Notable rankings
#78lowest short commute in MN14.3 min#294lowest low broadband in MN86.8%#325lowest young in MN35.4 yrs#371lowest low home value in MN$233,600TRACT SHAPE · Blue Earth County, MN
The short version
Census Tract 1704 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,033. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $233,600.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% 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
4,429
+13%since 2020
from 3,927 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,345 / sq mi
+13%since 2020
from 2,079 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
−8%since 2020
from 38.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$73,033
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $55,021 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,985
+28%since 2020
from $30,518 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 35.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
−12%since 2020
from 0.447 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.3%
Information6.8%
Wholesale trade4.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
Finance & insurance2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
Other services1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Public administration0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$233,600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $179,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,310
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $973 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
42.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.5%
−22.9 ptssince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
−2%since 2020
from 3.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(3,357)
Black11.8%(465)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(25)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other1.7%(68)
Diversity Score31.9%(1,251)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(3,552)
Black10.7%(476)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(140)
Asian1.6%(73)
Other4.2%(188)
Diversity Score42.8%(1,894)
Diversity Score
43
+34%since 2020
from 32 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 94.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
14.3 min
−18%since 2020
from 17.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 76.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
23.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 57.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.7%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
Female
47.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
Foreign born
8.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 90.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% 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 4,429 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 $73,033 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 $233,600, and the typical rent is about $1,310 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 34.7% 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 12.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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