CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5601
Minnesota · Meeker County · 5,377 residents · 101.449 sq mi
Notable rankings
#230highest population in MN5,377#264lowest low rent in MN$864#290highest commute in MN26.9 min#319lowest low density in MN53.00/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Meeker County, MN
The short version
Census Tract 5601 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,323. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $317,100.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% 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
5,377
+3%since 2020
from 5,211 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
53 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 51 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
+2%since 2020
from 37.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$85,323
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $73,500 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,130
+23%since 2020
from $29,317 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
+14%since 2020
from 0.338 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.6%
Wholesale trade12.6%
Information10.1%
Other services4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
Construction4.2%
Public administration4%
Finance & insurance3.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Education & health services1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$317,100
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $219,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$864
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $796 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 85.8% in 2020
12.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.7%
+26.6 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+24%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(4,997)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(112)
Asian0.5%(27)
Other1.4%(75)
Diversity Score10%(519)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(5,119)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(95)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(163)
Diversity Score11.6%(621)
Diversity Score
12
+16%since 2020
from 10 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 94.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.9 min
−5%since 2020
from 28.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 81.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 67.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 36.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
Female
49.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 86.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 98.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% 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 5,377 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 $85,323 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 $317,100, and the typical rent is about $864 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.9% 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 7.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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