Part of series
2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2000 2019 2018
Data updates
Updated annually and as new data becomes available
Get email notifications -->
Media Contact
Neilsberg Research Media Relations
Share this page

Nesbit Township, MN

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

Population

182
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

35.3
years ∙ half population younger than 35.3, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
7.3%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

0%
foreign-born population
100%Native
0% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Nesbit Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States.
Location
Township in Polk County, MN, US
Co-ordinates
DEC47.891019° N, 96.804545° W
DMS47° 53′ 27.67″ N, 96° 48′ 16.36″ W

Population Density & area

5.07/sq mi (1.95/km²)
Total Area
35.9 sq mi (93.1 km²)
Land Area
35.9 sq mi (93.1 km²) · 100%
Water Area
0 sq mi (0 km²) · 0%

Demographics & Living

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

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

45.6% male
Male 45.6%
Female 54.4%
males per 100 females
Nesbit Township 83.8
Polk County 105.8
Minnesota 100.4

Nativity

0%
foreign-born population
100%Native
0% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Nesbit Township 0%
Polk County 2.1%
Minnesota 8.7%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

35.3
years ∙ half population younger than 35.3, half older
Nesbit Township
35.3
Polk County
39.8
Minnesota
38.8

Dependency ratio

Low High
49.2
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Nesbit Township 49.2
Polk County 77.2
Minnesota 67.1

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Nesbit Township Polk County Minnesota
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 25.3% 24.5% 22.9%
Working age (18-64) 67% 56.4% 59.8%
Senior (65+) 7.7% 19.1% 17.3%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 49.2 77.2 67.1
Child dependency ratio 37.7 43.4 38.2
Old-age dependency ratio 11.5 33.8 28.9
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
96.2%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
0%
Other
3.8%
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
7.3%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Nesbit Township 7.3%
Polk County 28.7%
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 Nesbit Township population
Nesbit Township Polk County Minnesota
Hispanic or Latino 0% 6.9% 6.4%
Mexican 0% 5.6% 3.9%
Puerto Rican 0% 0.2% 0.3%
Cuban 0% 0% 0.1%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0% 1% 2%
Not Hispanic or Latino 100% 93.1% 93.6%
One race 96.2% 88.4% 89.1%
White 96.2% 84% 75.9%
Black or African American 0% 2% 6.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0.6% 0.7%
Asian 0% 0.8% 5.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0%
Some Other Race 0% 0.9% 0.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 3.8% 4.7% 4.5%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

83.8% family
Family 83.8%
Non family 16.2%
% family households
Nesbit Township 83.8%
Polk County 63%
Minnesota 62.3%

Average household size

2.46
persons per household
Nesbit Township
2.46
Polk County
2.38
Minnesota
2.43

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Nesbit Township population
Nesbit Township Polk County Minnesota
Total households 74 12,360 2,307,955
Average houshold size 2.46 2.38 2.43
Family households 62 7,791 1,438,404
Average family size 2.74 3.02 3.04
Married couple family 60 6,327 1,129,003
Other families 2 1,464 309,401
Male householder 0 587 102,922
Female householder 2 877 206,479
Non-family households 12 4,569 869,551
One-person households 12 3,971 686,475
Male householder 10 2,065 320,418
Senior (65+) living alone 4 632 97,557
Female householder 2 1,906 366,057
Senior (65+) living alone 2 953 186,557
Other living arrangements 0 598 183,076

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

78
housing units
Nesbit Township 78
Polk County 14,697
Minnesota 2,545,030

Occupancy status

94.9% occupied
Occupied 94.9%
Vacant 5.1%
vacancy rate
Nesbit Township 5.1%
Polk County 15.9%
Minnesota 9.3%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

60.3%
Single family houses
Single family houses
60.3%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
0%
Mobile homes
39.7%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1979
Half of houses were built before 1979, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
10.3%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
25.6%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
60.2%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
3.9%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Nesbit Township Polk County Minnesota
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 4.5 5.9 6.1
1–3 rooms 0% 13.1% 14.9%
4–6 rooms 60.3% 45.8% 41.4%
7+ rooms 39.7% 41.2% 43.7%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0% 1.7% 2.7%
1 bedroom 0% 8.8% 11.4%
2 bedrooms 11.5% 26.3% 24.5%
3 bedrooms 56.4% 35.6% 32.2%
4+ bedrooms 32% 27.6% 29.1%
At a glance
Median year built 1979 1971 1979
Total housing units 78 14,697 2,545,030
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

97.3% owners
Renter-occupied 2.7%
Owner-occupied 97.3%
homeownership rate
Nesbit Township 97.3%
Polk County 71.3%
Minnesota 72.2%

Average household size

2.43
Owner-occupied
3.5
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Nesbit Township 2.43
Polk County 2.59
Minnesota 2.59

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Nesbit Township Polk County Minnesota
Total occupied units 74 12,360 2,307,955
Year moved in
2020 or later 17.6% 21.1% 23.8%
2010 to 2019 60.8% 35.2% 38.9%
2000 to 2009 10.8% 18% 16.1%
1999 or earlier 10.8% 25.6% 21.2%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 100% 98.1% 97.7%
1.01 to 1.50 0% 1.2% 1.5%
1.51 or more 0% 0.8% 0.8%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 0% 7.4% 6.7%
1 vehicle 10.8% 25% 30.8%
2 vehicles 67.6% 38.5% 39.5%
3 or more vehicles 21.6% 29.1% 23.1%
House heating fuel used
Gas 75.7% 64.8% 75.9%
Electricity 8.1% 25.6% 19.4%
Solar 0% 0% 0.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 13.5% 5.3% 1.3%
All other fuels 2.8% 2.8% 2.5%
No fuel used 0% 1.6% 0.9%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.4% 0.4%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 1% 0.7%
No telephone service available 2.7% 1% 0.7%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$340,900
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Nesbit Township
$340,900
Polk County
$222,800
Minnesota
$329,300

Housing Cost Burden

3.9%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
3.9%
Owners without a mortgage
15.8%
Renters
100%
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
Nesbit Township Polk County Minnesota
Property value
Median Value $340,900 $222,800 $329,300
Under $100,000 4.2% 16% 7.7%
$100,000 - $200,000 4.2% 26.2% 13.3%
$200,000 - $300,000 16.7% 28.4% 22.6%
$300,000 - $500,000 66.7% 22.1% 36.9%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 8.3% 6.6% 17%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 0.7% 2.6%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 70.8% 57.3% 64%
Without a mortgage 29.2% 42.7% 36%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $2,209 $1,617 $1,947
Without a mortgage $850 $623 $698
Gross rent
Median rent $— $855 $1,280

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

54%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Nesbit Township 54%
Polk County 28%
Minnesota 39.4%

Adults without a high school diploma

0%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Nesbit Township 0%
Polk County 6.3%
Minnesota 6.1%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

17
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
17.6%
K–12
41.2%
College / Undergraduate
41.2%
Graduate / Professional
0%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

50%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Nesbit Township
50%
Polk County
39.4%
Minnesota
39.1%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Nesbit Township Polk County Minnesota
Total enrolled (age 3+) 17 7,475 1,385,086
Nursery / preschool 17.6% 5.9% 6.2%
K–12 41.2% 73.8% 69.9%
Kindergarten 17.6% 5.8% 5.2%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 11.8% 21.7% 20.6%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 11.8% 21.9% 21.7%
High School: Grades 9–12 0% 24.5% 22.4%
College or graduate school 41.2% 20.3% 23.9%
College, undergraduate 41.2% 17.2% 18.8%
Graduate, professional school 0% 3.1% 5.1%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 50% 39.4% 39.1%
School type
Public school 100% 83.1% 83.3%
Private school 0% 16.9% 16.7%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

124
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
0%
9th-12th, no diploma
0%
HS graduate
22.6%
Some college no degree
16.9%
Associates degree
6.5%
Bachelors degree
50%
Graduate or professional degree
4%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
* The Census Bureau did not publish education attainment by gender data for Nesbit Township due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
—% · —%
9th-12th, no diploma
—% · —%
HS graduate
17.9% · 82.1%
Some college no degree
66.7% · 33.3%
Associates degree
50% · 50%
Bachelors degree
71% · 29%
Graduate or professional degree
0% · 100%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Nesbit Township Polk County Minnesota
Population (25+) 124 20,733 3,923,744
Less than 9th grade 0% 2% 2.7%
9th–12th, no diploma 0% 4.3% 3.4%
High school diploma or GED 22.6% 28.4% 23.3%
Some college, no degree 16.9% 23.5% 19.5%
Associate's degree 6.5% 13.9% 11.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 54% 28% 39.4%
Bachelor's degree 50% 19% 25.6%
Graduate or professional 4% 9% 13.8%
High School or higher 100% 93.8% 93.9%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$65,121
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$46,250
Some college or associates
$103,125
Bachelors degree
$65,726
Graduate or professional degree
$145,625

Poverty Rate

3%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
—%
HS graduate
0%
Some college or associates
0%
Bachelors degree or higher
3%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Nesbit Township Polk County Minnesota
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $65,121 $51,684 $58,615
Less than high school graduate $— $24,691 $36,257
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $46,250 $41,100 $42,951
Some college or associate's degree $103,125 $48,294 $51,845
Bachelor's degree $65,726 $58,825 $73,301
Graduate or professional degree $145,625 $76,898 $89,644
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate —% 34.4% 23.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 0% 13.3% 12.3%
Some college or associate's degree 0% 10.1% 7.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 3% 6.6% 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+)

136
residents 16 years and over
Nesbit Township 136
Polk County 24,192
Minnesota 4,583,739

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
86%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Nesbit Township 86%
Polk County 63.7%
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)

46.3
years ∙ half are younger than 46.3, half older
Nesbit Township
46.3
Polk County
40.4
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

51.3% male
Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Nesbit Township 48.7
Polk County 44.9
Minnesota 47.7

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Nesbit Township
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Nesbit Township Polk County Minnesota
Total labor force 117 16,040 3,123,057
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 0% 6.7% 5.1%
20 to 24 years 8.5% 8.3% 9.5%
25 to 29 years 12% 8.9% 10.4%
30 to 34 years 14.5% 9.7% 10.9%
35 to 44 years 8.5% 22.3% 22%
45 to 54 years 48.7% 18.5% 18.7%
55 to 59 years 0% 10.3% 9.3%
60 to 64 years 7.7% 8.6% 7.9%
65 to 74 years 0% 5.9% 5.2%
75 years and over 0% 0.8% 0.9%
Gender composition
Male 51.3% 55.1% 52.3%
Female 48.7% 44.9% 47.7%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

86%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Nesbit Township
86%
Polk County
66.3%
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

84.5%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
87.7%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Nesbit Township 87.7%
Polk County 61.1%
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 Nesbit Township
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Nesbit Township Polk County Minnesota
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 0% 57.5% 52.6%
20 to 24 years 100% 84% 83.3%
25 to 29 years 100% 86% 89.1%
30 to 34 years 94.4% 85.6% 88.9%
35 to 44 years 100% 90.8% 88.5%
45 to 54 years 96.6% 88.7% 87.8%
55 to 59 years —% 81.8% 81.4%
60 to 64 years 100% 65.6% 64.6%
65 to 74 years 0% 28.8% 27.7%
75 years and over 0% 5.3% 6.7%
LFPR by gender
Male 84.5% 71.3% 71.6%
Female 87.7% 61.1% 64.7%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 85.7% 66% 67%
Black or African American —% 65.9% 70.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 68.4% 58%
Asian —% 78.7% 75.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 100% 66.2%
Some Other Race —% 61.5% 75.4%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 100% 70.3% 74%
Hispanic or Latino —% 71.6% 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

0%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Nesbit Township
0%
Polk County
3.6%
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

0%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
0%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Nesbit Township 0%
Polk County 4%
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 Nesbit Township
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Nesbit Township Polk County Minnesota
By age group
16 to 19 years —% 5.4% 10.3%
20 to 24 years 0% 4% 6.6%
25 to 29 years 0% 11.8% 4.7%
30 to 34 years 0% 3.2% 3.8%
35 to 44 years 0% 3.8% 3.2%
45 to 54 years 0% 2.2% 3%
55 to 59 years —% 0.6% 3.2%
60 to 64 years 0% 0.7% 3.1%
65 to 74 years —% 2% 3.6%
75 years and over —% 2.9% 3.2%
By gender
Male 0% 4% 4.4%
Female 0% 3.1% 3.7%
By race, ethnicity
White 0% 3% 3.5%
Black or African American —% 7.1% 8.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 0.7% 10.8%
Asian —% 10.8% 3.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 6.9%
Some Other Race —% 0.8% 5.8%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 9.9% 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino —% 13.8% 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

117
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Nesbit Township 117
Polk County 15,401
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

89%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Nesbit Township 89%
Polk County 65%
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 Nesbit Township, MN workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 2 in 7 workers
are employed in Retail trade
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Retail trade 28.2%
Other services 27.4%
Educational services 13.7%
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
Other services employs the most men — 48.3% of 60 employed male workers
Female
Retail trade employs the most women — 40.4% of 57 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 Nesbit Township
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Nesbit Township Polk County Minnesota
Total employed population 117 15,401 2,992,254
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 6% 6.5% 1.9%
Mining and logging 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Construction 4.3% 8.2% 6.4%
Manufacturing 2.6% 9.3% 13.3%
Wholesale trade 0% 2.3% 2.5%
Retail trade 28.2% 11.5% 10.7%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 0% 4.1% 4.2%
Utilities 3.4% 0.8% 0.7%
Information 0% 1.2% 1.4%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 0% 2.9% 5.8%
Real estate and leasing 0.9% 0.7% 1.4%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 3.4% 4.6% 7.3%
Corporate management 0% 0% 0.2%
Administrative and waste services 0% 2.6% 3.1%
Education and health services
Educational services 13.7% 12.4% 9.1%
Health care and social assistance 10.3% 17.6% 16.7%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0% 1.7% 1.9%
Accommodation and food services 0% 4.4% 5.3%
Other services 27.4% 5.5% 4.3%
Government 0% 3.8% 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

76.9% Private
Government 15.4%
Private Employment 76.9%
Self Employed 7.7%
Private employment (%)
Nesbit Township 76.9%
Polk County 70.8%
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

7.7%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 3.4%
Unincorporated business 0.9%
Unpaid family workers 3.4%
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 Nesbit Township
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Nesbit Township Polk County Minnesota
Private wage & salary 76.9% 70.8% 77.6%
For-profit company employees 71.8% 58.7% 65.4%
Not-for-profit employees 5.1% 12% 12.3%
Self-employed 7.7% 11.6% 9.5%
Incorporated business 3.4% 3.4% 3.9%
Unincorporated business 0.9% 8.1% 5.4%
Unpaid family workers 3.4% 0.1% 0.2%
Government 15.4% 17.6% 12.9%
Local government 10.3% 10.1% 7.6%
State government 3.4% 5.9% 3.6%
Federal government 1.7% 1.5% 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

3.5% WFH
Work from home 3.5%
Commute to work 96.5%
Working from home (%)
Nesbit Township 3.5%
Polk County 5.8%
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

11.5 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Nesbit Township 11.5
Polk County 18.6
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 Nesbit Township
Employed residents 16+.
Nesbit Township Polk County Minnesota
Total employed population 117 15,401 2,992,254
Worked from home 3.5% 5.8% 17.6%
Drove Alone 61.7% 78.3% 68.9%
Carpooled 2.6% 6.7% 7.5%
Public transportation 0% 1.6% 1.8%
Walked 32.2% 6.2% 2.5%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0% 1.4% 1.7%
Commuting population 111 14,176 2,421,905
Mean travel time (minutes) 11.5 18.6 22.7
Less than 5 minutes 36.9% 11.7% 4.1%
5 to 14 minutes 26.1% 39.6% 28.1%
15 to 29 minutes 26.1% 27.2% 39.1%
30 to 44 minutes 9% 11% 18.2%
45 to 59 minutes 1.8% 5.5% 5.6%
60 to 89 minutes 0% 3.7% 3.2%
90 minutes or more 0% 1.3% 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

$65,403
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Nesbit Township $65,403
Polk County $60,795
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

69 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Nesbit Township 69¢
Polk County 81¢
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 Nesbit Township, MN workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$68,750
Workers in Health care and social assistance report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Health care and social assistance $68,750
Agriculture $49,688
Retail trade $46,688
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 — $49,688, compared to $66,935 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Health care and social assistance earn the highest median earnings — $68,750, compared to $45,875 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 Nesbit Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Nesbit Township Polk County Minnesota
Median Earnings $65,403 $60,795 $67,607
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $49,688 $61,268 $54,090
Mining and logging $— $137,500 $95,697
Construction $— $72,833 $70,976
Manufacturing $— $57,280 $67,170
Wholesale trade $— $65,781 $72,226
Retail trade $46,688 $46,801 $53,614
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $— $72,188 $65,090
Utilities $— $74,485 $98,106
Information $— $56,500 $76,508
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $— $75,000 $91,492
Real estate and leasing $— $75,139 $68,292
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $— $88,750 $96,784
Corporate management $— $— $120,396
Administrative and waste services $— $57,596 $56,529
Education and health services
Educational services $— $61,955 $65,103
Health care and social assistance $68,750 $53,000 $62,029
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $49,107 $57,203
Accommodation and food services $— $36,895 $41,075
Other services $— $63,000 $56,038
Government $— $69,271 $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

$146,250
Workers in Nonprofit organization roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Nonprofit organization $146,250
Private company $65,847
$—
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 Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $66,976, compared to $66,935 for all employed men
Female
Women in Nonprofit organization roles earn the highest median earnings — $146,250, compared to $45,875 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 Nesbit Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Nesbit Township Polk County Minnesota
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $65,847 $59,673 $67,156
Not-for-profit employees $146,250 $59,215 $67,377
Self-employed
Incorporated business $— $80,074 $80,431
Unincorporated business $— $53,188 $52,388
Government
Local government $— $63,320 $70,288
State government $— $65,592 $71,387
Federal government $— $68,750 $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 Nesbit Township, MN workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$146,250
Workers in Doctors, nurses and medical professionals occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Doctors, nurses and medical professionals $146,250
Management $103,125
Sales $65,259
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 — $103,594 versus $66,935 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Doctors, nurses and medical professionals occupations earn the highest median earnings — $146,250 versus $45,875 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 Nesbit Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Nesbit Township Polk County Minnesota
Median earnings(Total) $65,403 $60,795 $67,607
Management and business
Management $103,125 $79,427 $98,678
Business and finance $— $88,250 $85,771
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $73,631 $102,745
Architecture and engineering $— $79,583 $96,498
Sciences $— $73,902 $79,946
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $65,729 $62,237
Legal $— $56,397 $113,887
Education, Training and Library $— $70,341 $61,816
Arts, design and media $— $49,853 $67,651
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $146,250 $87,269 $97,233
Health technicians $— $52,788 $57,266
Healthcare support $— $40,417 $40,578
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $57,008 $59,929
Law enforcement $— $80,000 $84,176
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $32,938 $35,377
Building and grounds cleaning $— $42,066 $43,773
Personal care and service $— $57,656 $40,197
Sales and office
Sales $65,259 $65,029 $70,678
Office and Administrative Support $— $54,477 $53,075
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $52,824 $47,438
Construction and extraction $— $64,375 $66,799
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $— $69,643 $64,275
Production and transportation
Production $— $52,120 $51,538
Transportation $— $75,980 $61,402
Material moving $— $43,333 $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

$114,224
Median household income in Nesbit Township
Median household income (USD)
Nesbit Township
$114,224
Polk County
$73,107
Minnesota
$89,062
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Nesbit 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

$51,050
Per capita income in Nesbit Township
Per capita income (USD)
Nesbit Township
$51,050
Polk County
$37,371
Minnesota
$48,237
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Nesbit 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

$130,251
Average household income in Nesbit Township
Avg household income (USD)
Nesbit Township
$130,251
Polk County
$90,262
Minnesota
$118,304
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Nesbit 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

$130,251
Mean household income
$114,224
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Nesbit Township $16,027
Polk County $17,155
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 Nesbit Township
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Nesbit Township and peer geographies.
Nesbit Township Polk County Minnesota
Total households 74 12,360 2,307,955
Median household income $114,224 $73,107 $89,062
Mean household income $130,251 $90,262 $118,304
Mean-median gap $16,027 $17,155 $29,242
Family households 62 7,791 1,438,404
Median family income $114,397 $100,746 $113,993
Mean family income $140,548 $114,365 $143,997
Mean-median gap $26,151 $13,619 $30,004
Non-family households 12 4,569 869,551
Median non-family income $71,250 $36,511 $52,488
Mean non-family income $77,042 $45,930 $70,756
Mean-median gap $5,792 $9,419 $18,268
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $51,050 $37,371 $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

86.5%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Nesbit Township
86.5%
Polk County
77.6%
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
18.9% of households (14) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $21,764
SSI (disability)
0% of households (0) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $—
Cash Assistance
0% of households (0) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $—
SNAP / Food Stamps
0% of households (0) 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 Nesbit Township
Share of households receiving each income type
Nesbit Township Polk County Minnesota
Total households 74 12,360 2,307,955
Wage-based income
With earnings 87% 78% 79%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 19% 34% 30%
Average social security income $21,764 $23,305 $25,927
Retirement income 4% 21% 24%
Average retirement income $14,667 $25,197 $30,828
SSI (Supplemental security) 0% 4% 4%
Average SSI income $— $10,453 $11,982
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 0% 10% 8%
Cash assistance 0% 5% 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

$114,397
Family households earn $114,397, compared to $71,250 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$114,224
Family households
$114,397
Nonfamily households
$71,250
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

$114,483
Married-couple families earn $114,483, compared to $— for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$114,397
Married-couple families
$114,483
Other family types
$—
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 Nesbit Township
Median household and family income by household size in Nesbit Township, compared with peer geographies.
Nesbit Township Polk County Minnesota
Total households 74 12,360 2,307,955
Household income by size
1-person $71,250 $32,886 $44,934
2-person $113,879 $90,465 $99,023
3-person $151,250 $103,125 $123,528
4-person $— $129,600 $145,799
5-person $100,625 $125,208 $136,876
6-person $— $109,519 $123,674
7-person or more $— $96,458 $121,867
Total families 62 7,791 1,438,404
Family income by size
2-person $113,879 $91,114 $97,096
3-person $151,250 $102,857 $121,857
4-person $— $131,538 $147,939
5-person $100,625 $125,417 $138,272
6-person $— $115,000 $122,019
7-person or more $— $96,597 $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 Nesbit 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%.
  • Need additional insights? Ask NEIL. ➔
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 Nesbit 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 —%
  • Need additional insights? Ask NEIL. ➔
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
8.1%
$50K - $100K
12.2%
$100K - $150K
62.2%
$150K - $200K
5.4%
Over $200K
12.2%
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

79.8%
of all households, 59 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Nesbit Township 79.8%
Polk County 36.4%
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 Nesbit Township
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Nesbit Township, compared with peer geographies.
Nesbit Township Polk County Minnesota
Median household income $114,224 $73,107 $89,062
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 5.4% 6.3% 3.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 0% 4.6% 2.7%
$15,000 to $24,999 0% 7.2% 5.2%
$25,000 to $34,999 2.7% 6.7% 5.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 0% 11.4% 9.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 8.1% 14.8% 15.6%
$75,000 to $99,999 4.1% 12.8% 13.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 62.2% 19.1% 19.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.4% 10.6% 11.2%
$200,000 or more 12.2% 6.7% 13.8%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 8.1% 24.8% 17.3%
Share below $75,000 16.2% 51% 42.2%
Share above $100,000 79.8% 36.4% 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
0.27
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Nesbit Township 0.27
Polk County 0.43
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

$—
is the average income of the top 20% of households
* The Census Bureau did not publish earnings gap data for Nesbit Township due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Nesbit Township
$—
Polk County
$207,588
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 Nesbit Township
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Nesbit Township Polk County Minnesota
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $79,750 $28,417 $39,316
Lower 20% $113,586 $55,613 $71,373
Middle 20% $114,862 $93,705 $109,588
Upper 20% $147,125 $143,279 $168,458
Top 5% threshold $250,001 $214,677 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $— $14,265 $21,026
Lower 20% $— $42,030 $55,170
Middle 20% $— $73,133 $89,586
Upper 20% $— $114,294 $135,970
Top 20% $— $207,588 $289,765
Top 5% $— $317,284 $508,887
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% —% 3.16% 3.56%
Lower 20% —% 9.31% 9.33%
Middle 20% —% 16.2% 15.14%
Upper 20% —% 25.32% 22.99%
Top 20% —% 46% 48.99%
Top 5% —% 17.58% 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 Nesbit Township due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 72 White households (97.3% of all households), the median household income is $114,310.
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 Nesbit Township
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Polk County and Minnesota.
* The Census Bureau did not publish income by race and ethnicity data for Nesbit Township due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Nesbit Township Polk County Minnesota
All Residents $114,224 $73,107 $89,062
White $114,310 $75,276 $92,321
Black or African American $— $— $56,045
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $124,718 $53,768
Asian $— $81,806 $104,796
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $57,411
Some Other Race $— $38,883 $72,126
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $64,679 $81,200
Hispanic or Latino $— $37,686 $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

3.8%
3.8% of residents, or 7 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Nesbit Township
3.8%
Polk County
11.9%
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

2.9%
2.9% of full-time, year-round workers, or 3 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Nesbit Township
2.9%
Polk County
1.5%
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 (%)
Nesbit Township
0%
Polk County
12.9%
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

0%
0% of adults aged 65 and older, or 0 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Nesbit Township
0%
Polk County
10.4%
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
Nesbit Township Polk County Minnesota
Overall poverty rate 3.8% 11.9% 9.3%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 0% 12.9% 10.3%
Under 5 years 0% 14.5% 10.9%
5 to 17 years 0% 12.4% 10.1%
18 to 64 years 5.7% 11.9% 9.1%
18 to 34 years 11.4% 16.2% 12.2%
35 to 64 years 2.6% 9.8% 7.3%
65 years and over 0% 10.4% 8.8%
Poverty by sex
Male 2.4% 9.7% 8.5%
Female 5.1% 14.2% 10.1%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 2.9% 1.5% 1.5%
Worked part time or part year 11.8% 18.1% 12.8%
Did not work 13.3% 21.2% 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

5.4%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
5.4%
Family
3.2%
Nonfamily
16.7%
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

3.2%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
3.2%
Married-couple
0%
Other families
100%
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 Nesbit Township
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Nesbit Township Polk County Minnesota
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 3.2% 6.3% 5.6%
Householder under 25 years —% 7.3% 20.1%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 12.2% 7.7%
Householder 45 to 64 years 5% 2.8% 3.8%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 3.1% 4.1%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 16.7% 26.4% 16.6%
Householder under 25 years 100% 18.3% 30.5%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 32.1% 10.4%
Householder 45 to 64 years —% 26.1% 18.1%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 23.8% 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 Nesbit Township due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
4% of White residents, or 7 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 Nesbit Township
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Nesbit Township and peer geographies.
* The Census Bureau did not publish poverty by race and ethnicity data for Nesbit Township due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Nesbit Township Polk County Minnesota
All Residents 3.8% 11.9% 9.3%
White 4% 9.5% 7.4%
Black or African American —% 72.9% 21.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 23.4% 29.3%
Asian —% 1% 10.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 23.2%
Some Other Race —% 11.3% 15.7%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 24.1% 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino —% 33.6% 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.
Insights for Nesbit Township, by topic

About Neilsberg Research

Neilsberg Research Avatar
Neilsberg Research team are data scientists with expertise in processing, analysis and visualization of big data helping small businesses make right decisions.

Cite this page


			
			 	 
			 
	      
Url to be used as reference

			
				
				
		
This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal or tax advice. We recommend that you consult with a qualified professional such as a lawyer or accountant before making a decision. Many of the products and services featured here are from our affiliate partners. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. Read advertiser disclosure.