CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1705
Minnesota · Blue Earth County · 5,035 residents · 1.726 sq mi
Notable rankings
#45lowest short commute in MN#1394 US13.4 min#187lowest low broadband in MN85.0%#287lowest young in MN34.8 yrs#293highest population in MN5,035TRACT SHAPE · Blue Earth County, MN
The short version
Census Tract 1705 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,370. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $289,300. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% 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
5,035
+13%since 2020
from 4,453 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,917 / sq mi
+13%since 2020
from 2,580 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.8
−3%since 2020
from 36.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$91,370
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $65,050 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,349
+31%since 2020
from $31,547 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 45.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
+4%since 2020
from 0.391 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.5%
Information20.8%
Wholesale trade3.4%
Other services2.5%
Finance & insurance2%
Public administration1.6%
Education & health services1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$289,300
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $208,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,256
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,064 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 64.5% in 2020
35.8% rent
Vacancy rate
1.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.2%
−11.2 ptssince 2020
from 37.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
−1%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(3,396)
Black9.7%(433)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(342)
Asian5.1%(225)
Other1.3%(57)
Diversity Score50%(2,228)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(4,056)
Black7.6%(385)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(268)
Asian2.7%(138)
Other3.7%(188)
Diversity Score42.5%(2,141)
Diversity Score
43
−15%since 2020
from 50 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 90.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
13.4 min
−20%since 2020
from 16.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 81.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 69.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 40.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
Female
55.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
Foreign born
6.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 96.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 83.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% 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 5,035 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 $91,370 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 $289,300, and the typical rent is about $1,256 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.1% 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 13.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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