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Corcoran, MN


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Corcoran, Minnesota

Corcoran, Minnesota, in Hennepin county, is 4 miles W of Maple Grove, Minnesota (center to center) and 16 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Part of the surrounding Minneapolis - Saint Paul metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Corcoran is home to some 5,630 residents.

The People and Families of Corcoran

In Corcoran, about 72% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Corcoran are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the city tends toward large families and full houses.

The people of Corcoran are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Corcoran had a median family income of $81,322. More so than most places, the people in Corcoran generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Corcoran are poor than in most places in Minnesota. Home-based work is more common in the city than in most places.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Corcoran.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of the city can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the city.

Corcoran Housing

According to the 2000 census, 96% of the housing in Corcoran was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Corcoran, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyCorcoran Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyCorcoran Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyCorcoran Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyCorcoran People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 6%Corcoran Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Corcoran, MN

Comparing Corcoran 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Well-Paid Single Men77
Age of the Population44
Racial Diversity38
Female Share of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use45
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Affordability of Property Taxes31
Affordability of Rents21
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime109
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