Demographics & People — Nowthen, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,539 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,500 |
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| Median Age | 40.3 |
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| Total Households | 1,451 |
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| Family Households | 1,242 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.12 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0502 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,426 |
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| Black or African American | 3 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 114 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Norwegian | 1,125 |
| German | 1,097 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 905 |
| American | 631 |
| Irish | 438 |
| Swedish | 411 |
| English | 236 |
| Other groups | 184 |
| French (except Basque) | 159 |
| Danish | 149 |
Language
| English Only | 4,341 |
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| Spanish | 9 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,350 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 139 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,239 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 24.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Nowthen, Minnesota.
