Mahnomen, MN cityscape

56557

Mahnomen, MN

Total Population
2,863
Median Household Income
$50,461
Median Home Value
$111,500
Median Rent
$722

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$50,461
100.5% above state median
Home Value
$111,500
100.8% above state median
Rent
$722
100% above state median
Median Age
36.3 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Mahnomen, MN

Median household income is 101% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 10.3% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 20.6% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$50,461
-32.9% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.5%
State: $-9,260,947
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.83 people

Total Households
983
Family Households
33.7%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
24.5%
#2 Industry
Agriculture
18.8%
#3 Industry
Mining
18.4%
Total Employed Residents:608

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
20.3%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
4.2%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
6.5%
61 workers
Public Transit
1.4%
13 workers
Total Commuting Workers:937
Commute Insights
Many residents enjoy short commutes (under 10 minutes)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
89.7%
1,058 employed
Labor Force
1,179
121 unemployed
Median Age
36.3 years
Per Capita Income
$24,836
Poverty Rate
20.6%

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