CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9608
Minnesota · Steele County · 3,699 residents · 78.566 sq mi
Notable rankings
#108lowest low broadband in MN83.1%#165lowest low home value in MN$180,700#221lowest low rent in MN$836#304lowest low density in MN47.08/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Steele County, MN
The short version
Census Tract 9608 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,870. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $180,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.8
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
3,699
+3%since 2020
from 3,607 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
47 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 46 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.8
+1%since 2020
from 40.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$73,870
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $59,112 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,417
+31%since 2020
from $29,269 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
+8%since 2020
from 0.367 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.5%
Information11.8%
Wholesale trade6.2%
Other services5.1%
Public administration5.1%
Finance & insurance5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
Construction4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
Education & health services0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$180,700
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $135,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$836
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $732 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 81.4% in 2020
13.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.4%
−25.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+7%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(3,249)
Black0.9%(32)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(303)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0.4%(15)
Diversity Score22.7%(818)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85%(3,145)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(420)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(132)
Diversity Score32.9%(1,216)
Diversity Score
33
+45%since 2020
from 23 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 90.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.1 min
+8%since 2020
from 22.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 84.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 65.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 35.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.4% in 2020
Female
49.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
Foreign born
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 78.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 94.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% 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 3,699 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 $73,870 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 $180,700, and the typical rent is about $836 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.4% 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 5.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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