Okabena, MN

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2023 Population

200

11.1% 1-year growth

US Senator

N/AAmy Klobuchar

Democratic(DFL) Party

US Senator

N/ATina Smith

Democratic(DFL) Party

2023 Median Age

49.4

5.11% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

40% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$98,750

6.04% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$99,300

2.9% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

100

17.6% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Okabena, MN had a population of 200 people with a median age of 49.4 and a median household income of $98,750. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Okabena, MN grew from 180 to 200, a 11.1% increase and its median household income grew from $93,125 to $98,750, a 6.04% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Okabena, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (83%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (9.5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7%), Two+ (Hispanic) (0.5%), and White (Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Okabena, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.5% of the residents in Okabena, MN are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Okabena, MN was $99,300, and the homeownership rate was 94.2%.

Most people in Okabena, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Okabena, MN was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Okabena, MN is home to a population of 200 people, from which 95.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 8% of Okabena, MN residents were born outside of the country (16 people).

In 2023, there were 8.74 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (166 people) in Okabena, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 14 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.5%

2023 Citizenship

93.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.5% of Okabena, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Okabena, MN was 93.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Okabena, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Okabena, MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
166 ± 42
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
19 ± 18.4
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
14 ± 12

0.5%

Hispanic Population

1 people

0.5% of the people in Okabena, MN are hispanic (1 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Okabena, MN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Minnesota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
53,321 ± 5,642 people
Somalia
38,263 ± 4,786 people
India
30,262 ± 4,259 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 53,321 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 38,263 and India with 30,262.

Foreign-Born Population

2023 Foreign-Born Population

16 people

7.22%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

13 people

As of 2023, 8% of Okabena, MN residents (16 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Okabena, MN was 7.22%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Okabena, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
6 ± 16
Gulf War (2001-)
1 ± 13
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 13

Okabena, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 6 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Okabena, MN employs 100 people. The largest industries in Okabena, MN are Educational Services (19 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (17 people), and Manufacturing (14 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($92,500), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($92,500), and Construction ($91,250).

Males in Minnesota have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $68,089. The income inequality in Minnesota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

100

2023 Value

± 51

17.6%

1 Year growth

± 67.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Okabena, MN grew at a rate of 17.6%, from 85 employees to 100 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Okabena, MN, are Management Occupations (19 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (11 people), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (7 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Okabena, MN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Minnesota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

100

2023 Value

± 51

17.6%

1 Year growth

± 67.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Okabena, MN grew at a rate of 17.6%, from 85 employees to 100 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Okabena, MN, are Educational Services (19 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (17 people), and Manufacturing (14 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Okabena, MN, though some of these residents may live in Okabena, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$74,167

Median earning men ± $15,108

$29,167

Median earning women ± $12,316

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($103,125), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($92,500), and Construction ($91,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($26,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

N/A%

Year-over-year N/A

Employment change between N/A N/A and N/A N/A

As of N/A N/A, there are N/A people employed in N/A. This represents a N/A% N/A in employment when compared to N/A N/A.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during N/A, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall N/A in employment by N/A%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in N/A.

Civics

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Minnesota

N/AAmy Klobuchar

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2007
The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.

N/ATina Smith

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing Minnesota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Minnesota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Minnesota

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Minnesota have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.877% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.991% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.07M), Bachelors Degree (1.04M), and Some college (962k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Okabena, MN was $99,300 in 2023, which is 0.327 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $96,500 to $99,300, a 2.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Okabena, MN is 94.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Okabena, MN have an average commute time of 25.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Okabena, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$99,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$17,355

$81

Median Property Taxes

±$28

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Okabena, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Okabena, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

94.2%

Homeownership

2023

68%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 94.2% of the housing units in Okabena, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 92.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Okabena, MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Okabena, MN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$98,750

Median Household Income

± $33,934

Number of Households

± 30

In 2023, the median household income of the 86 households in Okabena, MN grew to $98,750 from the previous year's value of $93,125.

The following chart displays the households in Okabena, MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Okabena, MN is from Minnesota.

0.458

2022 Wage GINI in Minnesota

0.459

2021 Wage GINI in Minnesota

In 2022, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.267% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Minnesota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Minnesota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (54.2%)
Walked (17.7%)
Carpooled (14.6%)

In 2023, 54.2% of workers in Okabena, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (17.7%) and those who carpooled to work (14.6%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Okabena, MN have a shorter commute time (25.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 4.76% of the workforce in Okabena, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Okabena, MN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Okabena, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Okabena, MN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Okabena, MN (18 out of 200 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 65 - 74 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Okabena, MN is White, followed by Black and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

97.5% of the population of Okabena, MN has health coverage, with 44% on employee plans, 11% on Medicaid, 27% on Medicare, 15.5% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Jackson County, MN see 9768 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.792% decrease from the previous year (9846 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2498 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 999 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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9,768 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jackson County, MN

Primary care physicians in Jackson County, MN see an average of 9,768 patients per year. This represents a 0.792% decrease from the previous year (9,846 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Jackson County, MN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17% under 18 years, 17% between 18 and 34 years, 45.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.5%

Uninsured

44%

Employer Coverage

11%

Medicaid

27%

Medicare

15.5%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Okabena, MN declined by 50% from 5% to 2.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Okabena, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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