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Paynesville, MN


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Paynesville, Minnesota

Paynesville, Minnesota, in Stearns county, is 29 miles SW of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 75 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is considered part of the Saint Cloud metropolitan area. Paynesville has a population of 2,267.

The People and Families of Paynesville

In Paynesville, about 58% of adults are married.

Paynesville benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Paynesville had a median family income of $42,500.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Paynesville ($2,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Paynesville Housing

About 73% of housing units in Paynesville are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Paynesville, 89% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Paynesville are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Paynesville Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Paynesville, MN

Comparing Paynesville 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
Female Share of the Population88
Age of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men74
Well-Paid Single Women75
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Racial Diversity44
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty75
People in Middle Class or Better64
Median Family Income64
College Educated Adults64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times86
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Rents76
Affordability of Property Taxes56
Housing Recently Built55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime88
Low Property Crime11
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