CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1708
Minnesota · Blue Earth County · 4,821 residents · 5.117 sq mi
Notable rankings
#106lowest short commute in MN15.3 min#132highest rent burden in MN65.5%#353highest population in MN4,821#428lowest low income in MN$71,150TRACT SHAPE · Blue Earth County, MN
The short version
Census Tract 1708 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,150. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $286,200.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,821
+1%since 2020
from 4,779 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
942 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 934 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
+4%since 2020
from 39.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,150
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $70,323 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,638
+13%since 2020
from $35,002 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
+1%since 2020
from 0.388 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.7%
Information10.4%
Wholesale trade6.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
Other services3.3%
Public administration2.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
Construction0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
Education & health services0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$286,200
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $186,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,303
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $976 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 80.6% in 2020
19.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.5%
+22.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+52%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(4,359)
Black0.8%(36)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(210)
Asian1.6%(77)
Other2%(97)
Diversity Score20.7%(988)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(4,273)
Black6.8%(330)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(116)
Asian0.5%(22)
Other1.7%(80)
Diversity Score26.1%(1,259)
Diversity Score
26
+26%since 2020
from 21 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 41.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 94.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.3 min
+3%since 2020
from 14.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 88.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 64.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
Female
52.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
Foreign born
4.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 91.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 91.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% 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 4,821 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 $71,150 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 $286,200, and the typical rent is about $1,303 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.7% 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 10.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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