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Luverne, MN


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Luverne, Minnesota

Luverne, Minnesota, in Rock county, is 25 miles E of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 166 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 4,617.

The People and Families of Luverne

In Luverne, about 60% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Luverne live by themselves.

The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Luverne had a median family income of $46,745.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Luverne ($1,000). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Luverne Housing

About 72% of housing units in Luverne are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Luverne, 88% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Luverne are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyLuverne Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Luverne Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Luverne, MN

Comparing Luverne 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 Citizens109
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men86
Well-Paid Single Women87
Female Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity67
Male Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
People in Middle Class or Better86
Median Family Income75
People Above Poverty75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times109
Public Transportation Use65
Working at Home64

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone97
Affordability of Rents76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Affordability of Property Taxes57
Housing Recently Built44

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