CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9602
Minnesota · Steele County · 6,145 residents · 9.259 sq mi
Notable rankings
#103highest population in MN6,145#311lowest low poverty in MN4.0%#362highest rent burden in MN53.7%#388highest per-capita income in MN$53,825TRACT SHAPE · Steele County, MN
The short version
Census Tract 9602 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,894. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $297,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% 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
6,145
+7%since 2020
from 5,757 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
664 / sq mi
+7%since 2020
from 622 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
−7%since 2020
from 41.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$104,894
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $87,278 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,825
+11%since 2020
from $48,292 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 58.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
+4%since 2020
from 0.434 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.6%
Other services14.6%
Public administration13.8%
Retail trade10.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
Finance & insurance6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Education & health services1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
Construction0.9%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$297,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $214,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$978
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $738 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 85.0% in 2020
9.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.7%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+15%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(5,541)
Black1.6%(93)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(67)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0.9%(49)
Diversity Score9.1%(526)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(5,558)
Black0.8%(47)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(200)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(340)
Diversity Score22.2%(1,365)
Diversity Score
22
+143%since 2020
from 9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 40.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 96.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.9 min
+51%since 2020
from 13.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 86.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 69.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 38.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
Female
53.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 95.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 98.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% 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 6,145 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 $104,894 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 $297,100, and the typical rent is about $978 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 41.5% 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 4.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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