Tracy, MN

Tracy, Minnesota

Tracy, Minnesota, in Lyon county, is 71 miles NE of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 127 miles SW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. About 2,268 people people live in Tracy.

The People and Families of Tracy

In Tracy, about 55% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Tracy, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.

Approximately 12% of Tracy is non-white. In the city you'll find a lively diversity of people.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in the city. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Tracy nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tracy had a median family income of $41,108.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($1,000) in Tracy than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Crime and Safety

Residents of Tracy enjoy its low crime rate.

Tracy Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Tracy, about 76% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in the city. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Tracy is one place with an advantage over most places in Minnesota. The city isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Tracy, 92% of commuters drive to work. Tracy is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation. Commuters in the city enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 5%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 17%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Tracy, MN

Comparing Tracy to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Tracy Almanac

Tracy Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Tracy Public Libraries

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Tracy Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Tracy residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Tracy, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Tracy High Schools (2004)

TRACY SEC.
934 PINE ST.
507-629-5500
Serves 450 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Tracy Colleges

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