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Ada, Minnesota

Ada, Minnesota, in Norman county, is 32 miles NE of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 223 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 1,657.

The People and Families of Ada

In Ada, about 60% of adults are married. Lots of people in Ada live independently, in one-person housing.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ada had a median family income of $43,162.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Ada Housing

In Ada, 73% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Ada, 88% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual. Most residents would agree that driving around Ada is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

Ada strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

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Comparative Profile of Ada, MN

Comparing Ada to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens108
Age of the Population88
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men74
Well-Paid Single Women75
Racial Diversity68
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income64
People in Middle Class or Better63
People Above Poverty42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Affordability of Rents66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Housing Recently Built55
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