Belgrade, MN

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Belgrade, Minnesota

Belgrade, Minnesota, in Stearns county, is 41 miles W of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 90 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Part of the surrounding Saint Cloud metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Belgrade is home to some 750 residents.

The People and Families of Belgrade

In Belgrade, about 50% of adults are married. People in Belgrade have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.

There are more females than males in the city than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in Belgrade.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Belgrade had a median family income of $32,500.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($1,250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Belgrade. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Belgrade Housing

According to the 2000 census, 74% of the housing in Belgrade was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the city, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Belgrade.

Commuting

In Belgrade, 77% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in Belgrade let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Belgrade, MN

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Category	Value
Near Medium City	41 miles W of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center)
Nearest Large City	90 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota
County	Stearns
Metro Area	Saint Cloud
Standard Zip Codes	56312
Phone Area Codes	320
Time Zone	Central (-6 hours from GMT)
Daylight Savings	The city observes Daylight Saving Time.
Latitude	45.453
Longitude	-95.003

Station	NEW LONDON
Distance	10.9 miles
Jan Temp	0 to 20 F
Apr Temp	33 to 57 F
Jul Temp	61 to 83 F
Oct Temp	37 to 58 F
Annual Precip	31.6 inches

Station	MELROSE
Distance	17.9 miles
Jan Temp	0 to 20 F
Apr Temp	33 to 57 F
Jul Temp	60 to 84 F
Oct Temp	37 to 59 F
Annual Precip	27.3 inches

Station	WILLMAR STATE HOSPITAL
Distance	22.1 miles
Jan Temp	0 to 19 F
Apr Temp	34 to 55 F
Jul Temp	61 to 82 F
Oct Temp	36 to 58 F
Annual Precip	28.2 inches

Category	Count	Percent
Total Population	750	100%
Male	343	45.7%
Female	407	54.3%
Under 18	164	21.9%
18+	586	78.1%
65+	240	32%
Median Age	44.4
Average Family Size	2.94
White	740	98.7%
African-American	0	0%
Asian	1	0.1%
American Indian & Alaskan	0	0%
Other	8	1.1%
Mixed Race	1	0.1%
Hispanic (included in categories above)	6	0.8%

Category	Value
Est. 2005 Population	718
Growth	-32
Growth %	-4.29%

Ancestry	Percent
German	47.5%
Norwegian	29.2%
Swedish	6.6%
Irish	5%
Scandinavian	1.7%
English	1.6%
Danish	1.6%
US/American	1.1%
Dutch	0.9%
Scotch-Irish	0.9%
Austrian	0.6%
Russian	0.5%
Croatian	0.5%
Welsh	0.5%
Belgian	0.5%
European	0.3%
Other (often includes Hispanic and African American)	0.3%
Polish	0.3%
Lebanese	0.3%

Location	Pop.	Median Family Income (2000)
Belgrade	750	$32,500
Brooten	649	$43,083
Elrosa	166	$42,083
Greenwald	201	$42,125
New London	1,066	$42,500
Paynesville	2,267	$42,500
Sunburg	110	$28,750

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