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Stephen, MN


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Stephen, Minnesota

Stephen, Minnesota, in Marshall county, is 108 miles N of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 294 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 708.

The People and Families of Stephen

In Stephen, about 63% of adults are married. Lots of people in Stephen live independently, in one-person housing.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the city. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Stephen.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stephen had a median family income of $42,969.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democrat Farm Labor party than any of the others.

Stephen Housing

In Stephen, 80% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. And yes, you can rent a place in Stephen without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Stephen, 84% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Stephen; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Stephen is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyStephen Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyStephen Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Stephen Well-Paid Single Men
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Stephen Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Stephen, MN

Comparing Stephen 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 Citizens98
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men97
Male Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women64
Racial Diversity67
Female Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
College Educated Adults75
People in Middle Class or Better64
Median Family Income64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times97
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Housing Recently Built66
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
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