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Barnesville, MN


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Barnesville, Minnesota

Barnesville, Minnesota, in Clay county, is 23 miles SE of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 191 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is in the Fargo - Moorhead area. There are 2,173 residents in Barnesville.

The People and Families of Barnesville

In Barnesville, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Barnesville had a median family income of $44,760.

Barnesville Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Barnesville that were owner-occupied was 82%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the city has going for it.

Commuting

In Barnesville, 93% of commuters drive to work. Barnesville offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Barnesville Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Barnesville Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Barnesville, MN

Comparing Barnesville 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
Well-Paid Single Men85
Senior Citizens86
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Male Share of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Women75
Age of the Population55
Female Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
People Above Poverty86
People in Middle Class or Better75
Median Family Income74

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work97
Public Transportation Use97
Short Commute Times53
Working at Home31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
Housing Recently Built77
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Affordability of Property Taxes56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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