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Derrynane Township, MN

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
Township in Le Sueur County, MN, US
Last updated
Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

845
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

39.8
years ∙ half population younger than 39.8, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
12.2%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

1.2%
foreign-born population
98.8%Native
1.2% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Derrynane Township is a township in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States.
Location
Township in Le Sueur County, MN, US
Co-ordinates
DEC44.498501° N, 93.699227° W
DMS44° 29′ 54.60″ N, 93° 41′ 57.22″ W

Population Density & area

23.67/sq mi (9.14/km²)
Total Area
36.1 sq mi (93.4 km²)
Land Area
35.7 sq mi (92.5 km²) · 99.01%
Water Area
0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) · 0.99%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

57.3% male
Male 57.3%
Female 42.7%
males per 100 females
Derrynane Township 134.1
Le Sueur County 104.7
Minnesota 100.4

Nativity

1.2%
foreign-born population
98.8%Native
1.2% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Derrynane Township 1.2%
Le Sueur County 3.3%
Minnesota 8.7%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

39.8
years ∙ half population younger than 39.8, half older
Derrynane Township
39.8
Le Sueur County
41.8
Minnesota
38.8

Dependency ratio

Low High
56.2
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Derrynane Township 56.2
Le Sueur County 71.8
Minnesota 67.1

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Derrynane Township Le Sueur County Minnesota
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 22.5% 23% 22.9%
Working age (18-64) 64% 58.2% 59.8%
Senior (65+) 13.5% 18.8% 17.3%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 56.2 71.8 67.1
Child dependency ratio 35.1 39.4 38.2
Old-age dependency ratio 21.1 32.4 28.9
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
93.6%
Black
0%
Asian
0.4%
Hispanic
0.8%
Other
5.2%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
12.2%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Derrynane Township 12.2%
Le Sueur County 20.2%
Minnesota 41%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Derrynane Township population
Derrynane Township Le Sueur County Minnesota
Hispanic or Latino 0.8% 6.9% 6.4%
Mexican 0.8% 6.1% 3.9%
Puerto Rican 0% 0.1% 0.3%
Cuban 0% 0% 0.1%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0% 0.7% 2%
Not Hispanic or Latino 99.2% 93.1% 93.6%
One race 94.7% 90.7% 89.1%
White 93.6% 89% 75.9%
Black or African American 0% 0.8% 6.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0.2% 0.7%
Asian 0.4% 0.5% 5.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0%
Some Other Race 0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 4.5% 2.4% 4.5%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

77.7% family
Family 77.7%
Non family 22.3%
% family households
Derrynane Township 77.7%
Le Sueur County 69.7%
Minnesota 62.3%

Average household size

2.62
persons per household
Derrynane Township
2.62
Le Sueur County
2.47
Minnesota
2.43

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Derrynane Township population
Derrynane Township Le Sueur County Minnesota
Total households 323 11,650 2,307,955
Average houshold size 2.62 2.47 2.43
Family households 251 8,122 1,438,404
Average family size 2.97 2.94 3.04
Married couple family 176 6,792 1,129,003
Other families 75 1,330 309,401
Male householder 52 588 102,922
Female householder 23 742 206,479
Non-family households 72 3,528 869,551
One-person households 46 2,873 686,475
Male householder 40 1,513 320,418
Senior (65+) living alone 15 533 97,557
Female householder 6 1,360 366,057
Senior (65+) living alone 6 809 186,557
Other living arrangements 26 655 183,076

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

353
housing units
Derrynane Township 353
Le Sueur County 13,054
Minnesota 2,545,030

Occupancy status

91.5% occupied
Occupied 91.5%
Vacant 8.5%
vacancy rate
Derrynane Township 8.5%
Le Sueur County 10.8%
Minnesota 9.3%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

94.6%
Single family houses
Single family houses
94.6%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
2.5%
Mobile homes
2.8%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1965
Half of houses were built before 1965, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
42.2%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
11.9%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
28.6%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
17.2%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Derrynane Township Le Sueur County Minnesota
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 7.1 6.8 6.1
1–3 rooms 4.8% 9.3% 14.9%
4–6 rooms 31.9% 37% 41.4%
7+ rooms 63.1% 53.7% 43.7%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 1.7% 2% 2.7%
1 bedroom 1.7% 6.2% 11.4%
2 bedrooms 23.5% 21.8% 24.5%
3 bedrooms 40.8% 38.4% 32.2%
4+ bedrooms 32.3% 31.5% 29.1%
At a glance
Median year built 1965 1975 1979
Total housing units 353 13,054 2,545,030
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

78% owners
Renter-occupied 22%
Owner-occupied 78%
homeownership rate
Derrynane Township 78%
Le Sueur County 81%
Minnesota 72.2%

Average household size

2.92
Owner-occupied
1.52
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Derrynane Township 2.92
Le Sueur County 2.58
Minnesota 2.59

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Derrynane Township Le Sueur County Minnesota
Total occupied units 323 11,650 2,307,955
Year moved in
2020 or later 7.7% 18.5% 23.8%
2010 to 2019 39.9% 38.6% 38.9%
2000 to 2009 12.4% 18% 16.1%
1999 or earlier 40% 24.8% 21.2%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 97.5% 99% 97.7%
1.01 to 1.50 1.9% 0.6% 1.5%
1.51 or more 0.6% 0.4% 0.8%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 1.9% 3.5% 6.7%
1 vehicle 5.6% 22% 30.8%
2 vehicles 39.6% 37.3% 39.5%
3 or more vehicles 52.9% 37.2% 23.1%
House heating fuel used
Gas 85.4% 83.1% 75.9%
Electricity 6.8% 11.6% 19.4%
Solar 0% 0% 0.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 4% 0.6% 1.3%
All other fuels 3.7% 4% 2.5%
No fuel used 0% 0.7% 0.9%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.2% 0.4%
Lacking complete kitchen 0.6% 0.5% 0.7%
No telephone service available 0% 0.4% 0.7%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$423,800
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Derrynane Township
$423,800
Le Sueur County
$316,500
Minnesota
$329,300

Housing Cost Burden

31.4%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
31.4%
Owners without a mortgage
22.5%
Renters
0%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Derrynane Township Le Sueur County Minnesota
Property value
Median Value $423,800 $316,500 $329,300
Under $100,000 7.2% 5.7% 7.7%
$100,000 - $200,000 2% 15.4% 13.3%
$200,000 - $300,000 11.9% 25.3% 22.6%
$300,000 - $500,000 48% 37% 36.9%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 29.8% 14.6% 17%
$1,000,000 and more 1.2% 2% 2.6%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 59.5% 62.7% 64%
Without a mortgage 40.5% 37.3% 36%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $2,371 $1,898 $1,947
Without a mortgage $929 $699 $698
Gross rent
Median rent $2,141 $942 $1,280

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

30.2%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Derrynane Township 30.2%
Le Sueur County 26.3%
Minnesota 39.4%

Adults without a high school diploma

4.4%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Derrynane Township 4.4%
Le Sueur County 5.4%
Minnesota 6.1%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

214
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
12.1%
K–12
68.7%
College / Undergraduate
3.7%
Graduate / Professional
15.4%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

12.1%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Derrynane Township
12.1%
Le Sueur County
17.8%
Minnesota
39.1%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Derrynane Township Le Sueur County Minnesota
Total enrolled (age 3+) 214 6,429 1,385,086
Nursery / preschool 12.1% 4.7% 6.2%
K–12 68.7% 81.6% 69.9%
Kindergarten 5.1% 6.2% 5.2%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 20.1% 21.9% 20.6%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 15.9% 25.6% 21.7%
High School: Grades 9–12 27.6% 28% 22.4%
College or graduate school 19.2% 13.7% 23.9%
College, undergraduate 3.7% 9.5% 18.8%
Graduate, professional school 15.4% 4.2% 5.1%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 12.1% 17.8% 39.1%
School type
Public school 62.1% 89.2% 83.3%
Private school 37.9% 10.8% 16.7%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

589
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
3.4%
9th-12th, no diploma
1%
HS graduate
29.4%
Some college no degree
15.1%
Associates degree
20.9%
Bachelors degree
20.4%
Graduate or professional degree
9.8%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
100% · 0%
9th-12th, no diploma
66.7% · 33.3%
HS graduate
68.2% · 31.8%
Some college no degree
48.3% · 51.7%
Associates degree
71.5% · 28.5%
Bachelors degree
26.7% · 73.3%
Graduate or professional degree
43.1% · 56.9%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Derrynane Township Le Sueur County Minnesota
Population (25+) 589 20,356 3,923,744
Less than 9th grade 3.4% 1.6% 2.7%
9th–12th, no diploma 1% 3.8% 3.4%
High school diploma or GED 29.4% 31.3% 23.3%
Some college, no degree 15.1% 22.1% 19.5%
Associate's degree 20.9% 14.9% 11.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 30.2% 26.3% 39.4%
Bachelor's degree 20.4% 18.8% 25.6%
Graduate or professional 9.8% 7.5% 13.8%
High School or higher 95.6% 94.6% 93.9%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$65,417
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$90,083
Some college or associates
$63,801
Bachelors degree
$87,813
Graduate or professional degree
$65,714

Poverty Rate

2.2%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
7.7%
HS graduate
2.9%
Some college or associates
0.5%
Bachelors degree or higher
2.2%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Derrynane Township Le Sueur County Minnesota
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $65,417 $56,148 $58,615
Less than high school graduate $— $38,450 $36,257
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $90,083 $46,908 $42,951
Some college or associate's degree $63,801 $55,613 $51,845
Bachelor's degree $87,813 $73,130 $73,301
Graduate or professional degree $65,714 $85,284 $89,644
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 7.7% 20.5% 23.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 2.9% 7.6% 12.3%
Some college or associate's degree 0.5% 5.4% 7.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 2.2% 2.8% 3.2%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

664
residents 16 years and over
Derrynane Township 664
Le Sueur County 23,327
Minnesota 4,583,739

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
76.1%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Derrynane Township 76.1%
Le Sueur County 65.4%
Minnesota 65.3%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

42.2
years ∙ half are younger than 42.2, half older
Derrynane Township
42.2
Le Sueur County
41.7
Minnesota
39.6
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

59.5% male
Male 59.5%
Female 40.5%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Derrynane Township 40.5
Le Sueur County 46.7
Minnesota 47.7

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Derrynane Township
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Derrynane Township Le Sueur County Minnesota
Total labor force 516 15,935 3,123,057
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 1.7% 4.8% 5.1%
20 to 24 years 7.4% 8.1% 9.5%
25 to 29 years 18.8% 9.5% 10.4%
30 to 34 years 6.6% 9.8% 10.9%
35 to 44 years 23.3% 21.9% 22%
45 to 54 years 16.7% 19.8% 18.7%
55 to 59 years 4.3% 9.7% 9.3%
60 to 64 years 17.6% 10.1% 7.9%
65 to 74 years 2.3% 5.1% 5.2%
75 years and over 1.4% 1.2% 0.9%
Gender composition
Male 59.5% 53.3% 52.3%
Female 40.5% 46.7% 47.7%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

77.7%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Derrynane Township
77.7%
Le Sueur County
68.3%
Minnesota
68.1%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

82.1%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
72.1%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Derrynane Township 72.1%
Le Sueur County 65.2%
Minnesota 64.7%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Derrynane Township
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Derrynane Township Le Sueur County Minnesota
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 24.3% 50.5% 52.6%
20 to 24 years 100% 88.7% 83.3%
25 to 29 years 100% 93.3% 89.1%
30 to 34 years 100% 93.8% 88.9%
35 to 44 years 95.2% 91.4% 88.5%
45 to 54 years 97.7% 91% 87.8%
55 to 59 years 62.9% 81.2% 81.4%
60 to 64 years 95.8% 67.3% 64.6%
65 to 74 years 19.4% 25.1% 27.7%
75 years and over 13.5% 8.3% 6.7%
LFPR by gender
Male 82.1% 71.3% 71.6%
Female 72.1% 65.2% 64.7%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 76.9% 67.9% 67%
Black or African American —% 40.9% 70.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 100% 72.2% 58%
Asian 0% 73.5% 75.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 66.2%
Some Other Race 66.7% 81.2% 75.4%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 100% 73.7% 74%
Hispanic or Latino 100% 80.5% 76.6%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

2.1%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Derrynane Township
2.1%
Le Sueur County
4.2%
Minnesota
4.1%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

3.6%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
0%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Derrynane Township 3.6%
Le Sueur County 4.5%
Minnesota 4.4%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Derrynane Township
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Derrynane Township Le Sueur County Minnesota
By age group
16 to 19 years 0% 12.4% 10.3%
20 to 24 years 21.1% 12.7% 6.6%
25 to 29 years 0% 3.5% 4.7%
30 to 34 years 0% 2.3% 3.8%
35 to 44 years 0% 2.5% 3.2%
45 to 54 years 0% 4.2% 3%
55 to 59 years 9.1% 3.2% 3.2%
60 to 64 years 0% 1.4% 3.1%
65 to 74 years 8.3% 2.1% 3.6%
75 years and over 0% 4.8% 3.2%
By gender
Male 3.6% 4.5% 4.4%
Female 0% 3.8% 3.7%
By race, ethnicity
White 2.3% 4.4% 3.5%
Black or African American —% 25.9% 8.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0% 10.8%
Asian —% 1.8% 3.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 6.9%
Some Other Race 0% 0% 5.8%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 1.3% 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 0.6% 5.8%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

505
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Derrynane Township 505
Le Sueur County 15,250
Minnesota 2,992,254
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

77%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Derrynane Township 77%
Le Sueur County 72%
Minnesota 69%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Derrynane Township, MN workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 2 in 7 workers
are employed in Manufacturing
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Manufacturing 28.9%
Construction 20.2%
Educational services 12.7%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Manufacturing employs the most men — 33.8% of 296 employed male workers
Female
Educational services employs the most women — 24.9% of 209 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Derrynane Township
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Derrynane Township Le Sueur County Minnesota
Total employed population 505 15,250 2,992,254
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 7.7% 2.6% 1.9%
Mining and logging 0% 0.3% 0.2%
Construction 20.2% 10.5% 6.4%
Manufacturing 28.9% 20.4% 13.3%
Wholesale trade 1% 2.2% 2.5%
Retail trade 2.6% 9.5% 10.7%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 0.8% 3.6% 4.2%
Utilities 0% 0.5% 0.7%
Information 0% 0.9% 1.4%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 3% 3.6% 5.8%
Real estate and leasing 1.6% 0.9% 1.4%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 2.6% 4.3% 7.3%
Corporate management 0% 0.2% 0.2%
Administrative and waste services 5% 2.9% 3.1%
Education and health services
Educational services 12.7% 8.8% 9.1%
Health care and social assistance 6.3% 14.1% 16.7%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0.2% 1.7% 1.9%
Accommodation and food services 3% 4.3% 5.3%
Other services 2.8% 3.6% 4.3%
Government 1.8% 5.1% 3.7%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

77.2% Private
Government 6.5%
Private Employment 77.2%
Self Employed 16.2%
Private employment (%)
Derrynane Township 77.2%
Le Sueur County 73.4%
Minnesota 77.6%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

16.2%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 3.8%
Unincorporated business 12.5%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Derrynane Township
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Derrynane Township Le Sueur County Minnesota
Private wage & salary 77.2% 73.4% 77.6%
For-profit company employees 70.9% 64.6% 65.4%
Not-for-profit employees 6.3% 8.7% 12.3%
Self-employed 16.2% 12% 9.5%
Incorporated business 3.8% 4.7% 3.9%
Unincorporated business 12.5% 7.1% 5.4%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Government 6.5% 14.6% 12.9%
Local government 5.7% 10.8% 7.6%
State government 0.4% 3% 3.6%
Federal government 0.4% 0.9% 1.6%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

10.4% WFH
Work from home 10.4%
Commute to work 89.6%
Working from home (%)
Derrynane Township 10.4%
Le Sueur County 9.6%
Minnesota 17.6%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

29.1 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Derrynane Township 29.1
Le Sueur County 24.6
Minnesota 22.7
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Derrynane Township
Employed residents 16+.
Derrynane Township Le Sueur County Minnesota
Total employed population 505 15,250 2,992,254
Worked from home 10.4% 9.6% 17.6%
Drove Alone 79.6% 80% 68.9%
Carpooled 7.6% 6.2% 7.5%
Public transportation 0% 0.1% 1.8%
Walked 2.4% 3.4% 2.5%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0% 0.7% 1.7%
Commuting population 449 13,585 2,421,905
Mean travel time (minutes) 29.1 24.6 22.7
Less than 5 minutes 12% 5.8% 4.1%
5 to 14 minutes 14.5% 25.8% 28.1%
15 to 29 minutes 23.2% 31.5% 39.1%
30 to 44 minutes 16.9% 22% 18.2%
45 to 59 minutes 27.8% 7.8% 5.6%
60 to 89 minutes 4.9% 6% 3.2%
90 minutes or more 0.7% 1.1% 1.7%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$67,446
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Derrynane Township $67,446
Le Sueur County $63,257
Minnesota $67,607
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

73 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Derrynane Township 73¢
Le Sueur County 76¢
Minnesota 84¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Derrynane Township, MN workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$250,001
Workers in Finance and Insurance report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Finance and Insurance $250,001
Agriculture $114,375
Wholesale trade $93,125
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Agriculture earn the highest median earnings — $126,667, compared to $90,694 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Manufacturing earn the highest median earnings — $72,500, compared to $65,764 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Derrynane Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Derrynane Township Le Sueur County Minnesota
Median Earnings $67,446 $63,257 $67,607
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $114,375 $65,417 $54,090
Mining and logging $— $99,327 $95,697
Construction $64,212 $71,420 $70,976
Manufacturing $79,688 $62,609 $67,170
Wholesale trade $93,125 $72,821 $72,226
Retail trade $65,417 $49,810 $53,614
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $— $69,327 $65,090
Utilities $— $92,740 $98,106
Information $— $68,500 $76,508
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $250,001 $78,611 $91,492
Real estate and leasing $— $111,750 $68,292
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $— $75,278 $96,784
Corporate management $— $83,438 $120,396
Administrative and waste services $— $73,646 $56,529
Education and health services
Educational services $61,932 $62,908 $65,103
Health care and social assistance $87,813 $59,063 $62,029
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $51,518 $57,203
Accommodation and food services $— $36,391 $41,075
Other services $— $59,107 $56,038
Government $— $72,067 $77,874
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$174,583
Workers in Own incorporated business roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Own incorporated business $174,583
Own unincorporated business $121,667
Nonprofit organization $95,865
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Own unincorporated business roles earn the highest median earnings — $175,750, compared to $90,694 for all employed men
Female
Women in Nonprofit organization roles earn the highest median earnings — $95,865, compared to $65,764 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Derrynane Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Derrynane Township Le Sueur County Minnesota
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $65,125 $61,601 $67,156
Not-for-profit employees $95,865 $73,836 $67,377
Self-employed
Incorporated business $174,583 $63,125 $80,431
Unincorporated business $121,667 $53,906 $52,388
Government
Local government $87,917 $66,912 $70,288
State government $— $70,234 $71,387
Federal government $— $71,964 $74,574
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Derrynane Township, MN workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$151,875
Workers in Management occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Management $151,875
Sales $125,833
Installation, maintenance, and repair $101,250
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Management occupations earn the highest median earnings — $184,432 versus $90,694 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Sales occupations earn the highest median earnings — $125,417 versus $65,764 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Derrynane Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Derrynane Township Le Sueur County Minnesota
Median earnings(Total) $67,446 $63,257 $67,607
Management and business
Management $151,875 $90,551 $98,678
Business and finance $54,886 $90,568 $85,771
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $74,493 $102,745
Architecture and engineering $— $95,921 $96,498
Sciences $— $76,667 $79,946
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $61,103 $62,237
Legal $— $79,659 $113,887
Education, Training and Library $62,159 $63,500 $61,816
Arts, design and media $— $70,625 $67,651
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $88,750 $93,250 $97,233
Health technicians $— $60,500 $57,266
Healthcare support $— $40,540 $40,578
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $53,229 $59,929
Law enforcement $— $79,464 $84,176
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $36,327 $35,377
Building and grounds cleaning $— $58,281 $43,773
Personal care and service $— $27,305 $40,197
Sales and office
Sales $125,833 $68,654 $70,678
Office and Administrative Support $65,083 $50,729 $53,075
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $59,722 $47,438
Construction and extraction $64,212 $73,596 $66,799
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $101,250 $71,410 $64,275
Production and transportation
Production $50,714 $51,250 $51,538
Transportation $— $49,647 $61,402
Material moving $— $47,379 $44,379
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$119,375
Median household income in Derrynane Township
Median household income (USD)
Derrynane Township
$119,375
Le Sueur County
$94,968
Minnesota
$89,062
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Derrynane Township, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$59,460
Per capita income in Derrynane Township
Per capita income (USD)
Derrynane Township
$59,460
Le Sueur County
$45,340
Minnesota
$48,237
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Derrynane Township, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$156,694
Average household income in Derrynane Township
Avg household income (USD)
Derrynane Township
$156,694
Le Sueur County
$112,026
Minnesota
$118,304
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Derrynane Township, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$156,694
Mean household income
$119,375
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Derrynane Township $37,319
Le Sueur County $17,058
Minnesota $29,242
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Derrynane Township
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Derrynane Township and peer geographies.
Derrynane Township Le Sueur County Minnesota
Total households 323 11,650 2,307,955
Median household income $119,375 $94,968 $89,062
Mean household income $156,694 $112,026 $118,304
Mean-median gap $37,319 $17,058 $29,242
Family households 251 8,122 1,438,404
Median family income $111,406 $110,769 $113,993
Mean family income $149,931 $129,927 $143,997
Mean-median gap $38,525 $19,158 $30,004
Non-family households 72 3,528 869,551
Median non-family income $176,250 $47,206 $52,488
Mean non-family income $180,271 $62,812 $70,756
Mean-median gap $4,021 $15,606 $18,268
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $59,460 $45,340 $48,237
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

87.6%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Derrynane Township
87.6%
Le Sueur County
78.7%
Minnesota
78.6%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
25.4% of households (82) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $25,907
SSI (disability)
1.5% of households (5) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $—
Cash Assistance
0.9% of households (3) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $—
SNAP / Food Stamps
0.6% of households (2) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Derrynane Township
Share of households receiving each income type
Derrynane Township Le Sueur County Minnesota
Total households 323 11,650 2,307,955
Wage-based income
With earnings 88% 79% 79%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 25% 33% 30%
Average social security income $25,907 $26,256 $25,927
Retirement income 18% 26% 24%
Average retirement income $17,411 $28,166 $30,828
SSI (Supplemental security) 2% 4% 4%
Average SSI income $— $9,814 $11,982
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 1% 7% 8%
Cash assistance 1% 3% 3%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$111,406
Family households earn $111,406, compared to $176,250 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$119,375
Family households
$111,406
Nonfamily households
$176,250
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$133,438
Married-couple families earn $133,438, compared to $93,668 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$111,406
Married-couple families
$133,438
Other family types
$93,668
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Derrynane Township
Median household and family income by household size in Derrynane Township, compared with peer geographies.
Derrynane Township Le Sueur County Minnesota
Total households 323 11,650 2,307,955
Household income by size
1-person $— $41,649 $44,934
2-person $94,468 $99,639 $99,023
3-person $154,545 $112,545 $123,528
4-person $111,500 $139,023 $145,799
5-person $244,375 $143,750 $136,876
6-person $202,083 $107,174 $123,674
7-person or more $— $178,393 $121,867
Total families 251 8,122 1,438,404
Family income by size
2-person $93,883 $96,415 $97,096
3-person $154,545 $101,071 $121,857
4-person $111,500 $140,455 $147,939
5-person $244,375 $126,000 $138,272
6-person $202,083 $108,393 $122,019
7-person or more $— $178,673 $117,198
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

—%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
—%
of all household income
Top 20%
—%
of all household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish income concentration data for Derrynane Township due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn — of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just —% — meaning the top 20% hold — times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$—
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
—%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
—%
of all household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish average income among the top 5% of households data for Derrynane Township due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $— and hold —% of all household income — — the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just —%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
14.4%
$50K - $100K
26.9%
$100K - $150K
17.3%
$150K - $200K
16.4%
Over $200K
24.8%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

58.5%
of all households, 189 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Derrynane Township 58.5%
Le Sueur County 46%
Minnesota 44.6%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Derrynane Township
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Derrynane Township, compared with peer geographies.
Derrynane Township Le Sueur County Minnesota
Median household income $119,375 $94,968 $89,062
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 1.2% 3.4% 3.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 0% 2% 2.7%
$15,000 to $24,999 1.2% 4.9% 5.2%
$25,000 to $34,999 8% 4.9% 5.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 4% 10.3% 9.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 7.4% 14.9% 15.6%
$75,000 to $99,999 19.5% 13.7% 13.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.3% 22.3% 19.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 16.4% 12.9% 11.2%
$200,000 or more 24.8% 10.8% 13.8%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 10.4% 15.2% 17.3%
Share below $75,000 21.8% 40.4% 42.2%
Share above $100,000 58.5% 46% 44.6%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.39
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Derrynane Township 0.39
Le Sueur County 0.41
Minnesota 0.45
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$—
is the average income of the top 20% of households
* The Census Bureau did not publish earnings gap data for Derrynane Township due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Derrynane Township
$—
Le Sueur County
$251,672
Minnesota
$289,765
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Derrynane Township
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Derrynane Township Le Sueur County Minnesota
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $67,375 $43,242 $39,316
Lower 20% $95,500 $74,341 $71,373
Middle 20% $151,900 $111,880 $109,588
Upper 20% $235,500 $158,412 $168,458
Top 5% threshold $250,001 $250,001 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $— $23,640 $21,026
Lower 20% $— $57,752 $55,170
Middle 20% $— $93,429 $89,586
Upper 20% $— $133,634 $135,970
Top 20% $— $251,672 $289,765
Top 5% $— $413,947 $508,887
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% —% 4.22% 3.56%
Lower 20% —% 10.31% 9.33%
Middle 20% —% 16.68% 15.14%
Upper 20% —% 23.86% 22.99%
Top 20% —% 44.93% 48.99%
Top 5% —% 18.48% 21.51%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Derrynane Township due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 299 White households (92.6% of all households), the median household income is $105,417.
Black
Among the 0 Black or African American households (0% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Derrynane Township
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Le Sueur County and Minnesota.
Derrynane Township Le Sueur County Minnesota
All Residents $119,375 $94,968 $89,062
White $105,417 $95,605 $92,321
Black or African American $— $— $56,045
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $— $53,768
Asian $— $120,795 $104,796
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $57,411
Some Other Race $— $98,010 $72,126
Two or more races (Multiracial) $128,571 $98,690 $81,200
Hispanic or Latino $— $89,688 $74,040
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

1.4%
1.4% of residents, or 12 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Derrynane Township
1.4%
Le Sueur County
6.4%
Minnesota
9.3%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

0%
0% of full-time, year-round workers, or 0 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Derrynane Township
0%
Le Sueur County
1.4%
Minnesota
1.5%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

0%
0% of children under 18, or 0 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Derrynane Township
0%
Le Sueur County
4.8%
Minnesota
10.3%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

5.3%
5.3% of adults aged 65 and older, or 6 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Derrynane Township
5.3%
Le Sueur County
6.5%
Minnesota
8.8%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Derrynane Township Le Sueur County Minnesota
Overall poverty rate 1.4% 6.4% 9.3%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 0% 4.8% 10.3%
Under 5 years 0% 5.2% 10.9%
5 to 17 years 0% 4.6% 10.1%
18 to 64 years 1.1% 7.1% 9.1%
18 to 34 years 0% 8.8% 12.2%
35 to 64 years 1.7% 6.3% 7.3%
65 years and over 5.3% 6.5% 8.8%
Poverty by sex
Male 0.8% 6.2% 8.5%
Female 2.2% 6.7% 10.1%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 0% 1.4% 1.5%
Worked part time or part year 2% 8.9% 12.8%
Did not work 7.2% 15% 18.2%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

1.9%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
1.9%
Family
1.2%
Nonfamily
4.2%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

1.2%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
1.2%
Married-couple
1.7%
Other families
0%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Derrynane Township
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Derrynane Township Le Sueur County Minnesota
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 1.2% 3.6% 5.6%
Householder under 25 years —% 14.4% 20.1%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 4.6% 7.7%
Householder 45 to 64 years 2.7% 1.9% 3.8%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 4% 4.1%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 4.2% 16.7% 16.6%
Householder under 25 years —% 31% 30.5%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 7.9% 10.4%
Householder 45 to 64 years 10% 24.2% 18.1%
Householder 65 years and over 8% 12.1% 16.8%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

*The Census Bureau did not publish poverty by race data for Derrynane Township due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
1.5% of White residents, or 12 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
—% of Black or African American residents, or 0 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Derrynane Township
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Derrynane Township and peer geographies.
Derrynane Township Le Sueur County Minnesota
All Residents 1.4% 6.4% 9.3%
White 1.5% 6.2% 7.4%
Black or African American —% 68.1% 21.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 31.4% 29.3%
Asian 0% 15.2% 10.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 23.2%
Some Other Race 0% 1.2% 15.7%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 4.6% 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 7.2% 14.8%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
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