CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 209
Minnesota · Polk County · 3,783 residents · 306.253 sq mi
Notable rankings
#75lowest low rent in MN$699#102lowest low density in MN12.35/sq mi#256lowest low home value in MN$207,900#365lowest low income in MN$68,194TRACT SHAPE · Polk County, MN
The short version
Census Tract 209 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,194. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $207,900.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% 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
3,783
+7%since 2020
from 3,527 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
12 / sq mi
+7%since 2020
from 12 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
−15%since 2020
from 47.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$68,194
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $57,167 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,893
+19%since 2020
from $29,335 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 34.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
+9%since 2020
from 0.426 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.3%
Information10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.2%
Construction9.8%
Retail trade6.5%
Finance & insurance4.5%
Other services4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
Public administration3.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Education & health services0.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$207,900
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $157,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$699
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $646 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 80.6% in 2020
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
37.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 40.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+11%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(3,325)
Black0.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(96)
Asian0.6%(22)
Other2%(69)
Diversity Score13.8%(485)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90%(3,406)
Black2.8%(106)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(82)
Asian0.8%(32)
Other4.2%(157)
Diversity Score23.3%(881)
Diversity Score
23
+69%since 2020
from 14 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 89.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.9 min
−8%since 2020
from 23.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 77.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 61.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 31.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
56.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
Female
43.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
Foreign born
3.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 76.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 89.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% 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 3,783 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 $68,194 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 $207,900, and the typical rent is about $699 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.4% 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 11.0% 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