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Nashwauk, MN


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Nashwauk, Minnesota

Nashwauk, Minnesota, in Itasca county, is 64 miles NW of Duluth, Minnesota (center to center) and 166 miles N of Minneapolis, Minnesota. There are 935 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Nashwauk

In Nashwauk, about 57% of adults are married. In Nashwauk, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.

There are a lot of senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Nashwauk had a median family income of $31,938.

Political Inclinations

Nashwauk folks tended to give their money ($775) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Nashwauk Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Nashwauk that were owner-occupied was 80%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Nashwauk has going for it. Compared to most cities in the state, the city has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Nashwauk, 89% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about Nashwauk is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyNashwauk Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Nashwauk Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Nashwauk Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Nashwauk, MN

Comparing Nashwauk 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 Citizens108
Age of the Population99
Female Share of the Population77
Male Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men41
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults42
People in Middle Class or Better42
People Above Poverty42
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times97
Walking and Biking to Work74
Public Transportation Use54
Working at Home42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Housing Recently Built21
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