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Nicollet, MN


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Nicollet, Minnesota

Nicollet, Minnesota, in Nicollet county, is 53 miles SW of Eden Prairie, Minnesota (center to center) and 66 miles SW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 889.

The People and Families of Nicollet

In Nicollet, about 63% of adults are married.

You'll notice more men than women in Nicollet compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Nicollet had a median family income of $51,563. Poverty is less common in Nicollet than most places.

Political Inclinations

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

Nicollet Housing

Owners occupy 79% of the housing units in Nicollet.

Commuting

In Nicollet, 87% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Nicollet, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Nicollet Short Commute Times
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Nicollet Low Rate of Poverty
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Nicollet Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Nicollet Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Nicollet, MN

Comparing Nicollet 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 Population109
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women76
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Racial Diversity44
Age of the Population33
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
Median Family Income87
People in Middle Class or Better87
College Educated Adults76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home87
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents88
Housing Recently Built77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
People Living Alone54
Affordability of Property Taxes45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
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