CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9603
Minnesota · Steele County · 6,003 residents · 2.818 sq mi
Notable rankings
#64highest rent burden in MN73.9%#117highest population in MN6,003#260lowest short commute in MN18.0 min#433lowest low home value in MN$248,500TRACT SHAPE · Steele County, MN
The short version
Census Tract 9603 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,905. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $248,500.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% 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
6,003
+2%since 2020
from 5,913 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,130 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 2,098 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.3
+10%since 2020
from 39.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$87,905
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $81,389 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,569
+23%since 2020
from $33,031 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
+3%since 2020
from 0.356 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.7%
Information15.7%
Other services9.4%
Public administration8.3%
Wholesale trade5%
Finance & insurance4.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Education & health services1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Construction0.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$248,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $176,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,013
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $839 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 79.4% in 2020
19.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.9%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 61.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+31%since 2020
from 2.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(5,074)
Black6.9%(410)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(405)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0.3%(20)
Diversity Score31.8%(1,878)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(4,769)
Black3.9%(233)
Hispanic / Latino13%(780)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(221)
Diversity Score43.6%(2,620)
Diversity Score
44
+37%since 2020
from 32 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 28.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 93.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.0 min
+6%since 2020
from 16.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 86.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% 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
2.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 73.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 35.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
Female
50.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
Foreign born
3.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 93.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 90.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% 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 6,003 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 $87,905 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 $248,500, and the typical rent is about $1,013 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.1% 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 10.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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