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Mound, MN


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Mound, Minnesota

Mound, Minnesota is 8 miles W of Minnetonka, Minnesota (center to center) and 19 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is in Hennepin county. The city is part of the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metro area. The population of Mound is 9,435.

The People and Families of Mound

In Mound, about 59% of adults are married.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Mound.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mound had a median family income of $68,396. Mound is one of the richer cities in Minnesota. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Mound. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city. Notably, Mound is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Mound political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $13,150. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Mound Housing

Of the housing in Mound, approximately 81% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the city is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Mound than most places in Minnesota.

Commuting

In Mound, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyMound Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 7%Mound Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Mound Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 14%Mound Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 14%Mound College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 15%Mound People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Mound, MN

Comparing Mound 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
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women910
Age of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity27
Senior Citizens22
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home97
Public Transportation Use78
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Housing Recently Built67
People Living Alone65
Affordability of Rents53
Affordability of Property Taxes52
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