CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 157
Minnesota · St. Louis County · 4,294 residents · 0.724 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2lowest young in MN#427 US20.4 yrs#19highest high poverty in MN39.1%#19lowest short commute in MN#477 US11.3 min#92highest rent burden in MN69.9%TRACT SHAPE · St. Louis County, MN
The short version
Census Tract 157 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,269. Population has fallen 16% since 2020, a loss of 842 residents. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $304,100. At a median age of 20.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 20.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,294
−16%since 2020
from 5,136 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,931 / sq mi
−16%since 2020
from 7,094 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
20.4
+3%since 2020
from 19.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$58,269
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $43,750 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,445
+46%since 2020
from $14,702 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 35.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
−11%since 2020
from 0.467 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.3%
Retail trade6.5%
Wholesale trade4.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
Education & health services3.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Other services0.5%
Public administration0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$304,100
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $189,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,549
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,159 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
68.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 70.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+21%since 2020
from 4.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(4,405)
Black2.8%(146)
Hispanic / Latino4%(205)
Asian3%(155)
Other4.4%(225)
Diversity Score32.4%(1,664)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(3,757)
Black1.5%(63)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(71)
Asian3.2%(138)
Other6.2%(265)
Diversity Score28.6%(1,230)
Diversity Score
29
−12%since 2020
from 32 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
64.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 65.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 97.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 35.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
11.3 min
−10%since 2020
from 12.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.4%
+15.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
15.9%
−20.5 ptssince 2020
from 36.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 44.6% in 2020
Female
53.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
Foreign born
3.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 78.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 92.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% 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 4,294 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 $58,269 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 $304,100, and the typical rent is about $1,549 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 64.4% 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 39.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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St. Louis CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024