CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 206
Minnesota · Polk County · 5,294 residents · 8.235 sq mi
Notable rankings
#160lowest low income in MN$58,338#203lowest short commute in MN17.1 min#220lowest low rent in MN$836#222highest high poverty in MN16.3%TRACT SHAPE · Polk County, MN
The short version
Census Tract 206 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,338. Population has declined 3% since 2020. Median home value is $218,400.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% 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
5,294
−3%since 2020
from 5,458 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
643 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 663 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
+15%since 2020
from 35.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$58,338
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $47,995 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,813
+40%since 2020
from $27,766 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
+12%since 2020
from 0.425 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.9%
Retail trade7.9%
Wholesale trade7.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
Other services2.3%
Public administration2.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
Construction1.1%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$218,400
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $146,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$836
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $643 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 56.8% in 2020
50.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.2%
−13.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 35.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+22%since 2020
from 3.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(4,523)
Black3.7%(201)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(321)
Asian4.1%(222)
Other3.5%(191)
Diversity Score38.2%(2,085)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(4,316)
Black1%(52)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(430)
Asian1.5%(81)
Other7.8%(415)
Diversity Score40.3%(2,133)
Diversity Score
40
+5%since 2020
from 38 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 96.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.1 min
+43%since 2020
from 12.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 72.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.3%
+7.0 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
10.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 61.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
Female
51.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
Foreign born
1.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 89.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 93.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% 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 5,294 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 $58,338 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 $218,400, and the typical rent is about $836 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 16.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Polk CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024