CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 17
Minnesota · St. Louis County · 1,279 residents · 0.275 sq mi
Notable rankings
#7lowest low income in MN#1833 US$29,013#24highest high poverty in MN37.0%#53lowest young in MN27.8 yrs#148lowest short commute in MN16.4 minTRACT SHAPE · St. Louis County, MN
The short version
Census Tract 17 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,013. Population has grown 17% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $177,500. At a median age of 27.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 37.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 59% less than the St. Louis County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,279
+17%since 2020
from 1,090 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,651 / sq mi
+17%since 2020
from 3,964 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
27.8
−10%since 2020
from 30.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$29,013
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $23,071 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,561
+40%since 2020
from $20,448 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 37.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.507
+27%since 2020
from 0.398 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.4%
Retail trade11.5%
Other services3.8%
Public administration3.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
Finance & insurance2.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Construction0.7%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$177,500
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $113,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,083
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $858 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
6.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
93.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
90.7%
+62.6 ptssince 2020
from 28.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2020
from 64.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
+24%since 2020
from 4.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic87%(948)
Black2.8%(31)
Hispanic / Latino3%(33)
Asian2.1%(23)
Other5%(55)
Diversity Score29.9%(325)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(1,030)
Black6.3%(80)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(103)
Asian2.5%(32)
Other2.7%(34)
Diversity Score42.5%(543)
Diversity Score
42
+42%since 2020
from 30 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 28.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 91.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.0%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.4 min
+12%since 2020
from 14.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
17.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.7%
−19.9 ptssince 2020
from 37.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.9%
+15.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
Female
52.9%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 65.1% in 2020
Foreign born
5.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 26.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
+19.4 ptssince 2020
from 67.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 96.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% 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 1,279 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 $29,013 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 $177,500, and the typical rent is about $1,083 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 39.1% 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 37.0% 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