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Halstad, MN


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Halstad, Minnesota

Halstad, Minnesota, in Norman county, is 32 miles N of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 236 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 622.

The People and Families of Halstad

In Halstad, about 56% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Halstad live by themselves.

There is an unusually large share of women in the city. Halstad benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Halstad had a median family income of $43,750.

Political Inclinations

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

Halstad Housing

About 71% of housing units in Halstad are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Halstad, 75% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in Halstad than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Halstad Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Halstad, MN

Comparing Halstad 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 Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women74
Racial Diversity68
Well-Paid Single Men63
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income74
People Above Poverty53
College Educated Adults53
People in Middle Class or Better52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home64
Walking and Biking to Work53
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents88
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Housing Recently Built44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
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