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Oronoco, MN


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Oronoco, Minnesota

Oronoco, Minnesota, in Olmsted county, is 10 miles N of Rochester, Minnesota (center to center) and 60 miles SE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The people of the city are in the Rochester metropolitan area. Oronoco has a population of 883.

The People and Families of Oronoco

In Oronoco, about 67% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Oronoco.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oronoco had a median family income of $72,396. Oronoco is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Oronoco isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The city benefits from its educated workforce. Oronoco, compared to most cities like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Oronoco residents, with $2,200. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Oronoco Housing

In Oronoco, 93% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Oronoco, 92% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyOronoco Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Oronoco Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Oronoco Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Oronoco People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Oronoco College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Oronoco Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Oronoco, MN

Comparing Oronoco 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
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women99
Racial Diversity68
Age of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Senior Citizens12
Female Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Short Commute Times86
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Affordability of Rents22
People Living Alone22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
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