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Hermantown, MN


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Hermantown, Minnesota

Hermantown, Minnesota, in St. Louis county, is 6 miles W of Duluth, Minnesota (center to center) and 134 miles N of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city is considered part of the Duluth - Superior metropolitan area. Hermantown has a population of 7,448.

The People and Families of Hermantown

In Hermantown, about 65% of adults are married. Hermantown is considered a city for married couples and families.

Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hermantown had a median family income of $55,632.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Hermantown ($2,000). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Hermantown Housing

About 82% of housing units in Hermantown are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Hermantown, 95% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere. Commuting to work is generally easier in Hermantown than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Hermantown Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Hermantown, MN

Comparing Hermantown 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 Population97
Age of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Men67
Well-Paid Single Women56
Senior Citizens54
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Female Share of the Population34
Racial Diversity14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income78
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home64
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built67
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Rents42
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime32

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