City · Minnesota
Luverne, Minnesota
Luverne, city, in Rock County, Minnesota. Luverne had 4,984 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,946 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,925 (±17). GEOID 2738564.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,984
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,946 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,925 ±17
Median household income
$64,366
±$6,277 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$208,000
±$27,982 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$639
±$80 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Luverne and what county is it in?
Luverne is a city in Rock County, Minnesota. It covers 3.7 square miles of land, 1,349 residents per square mile in 2020.
Luverne is in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Luverne, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,984 people lived in Luverne on July 1, 2025, up 0.9% since 2020, slower than Minnesota (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 4,946 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,925 (±17).
| Measure | Luverne | Rock County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,925 ±17 | 9,621 | +361 |
| Households | 2,196 ±100 | 4,035 | +292 |
| Average household size | 2.15 ±0.10 | 2.32 | −0.15 |
| Housing units | 2,285 ±81 | 4,256 | +184 |
Luverne's population since 2000
From 4,617 in 2000 to 4,984 in 2025: up 7.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Luverne as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Luverne?
The median resident of Luverne is 41.3 years old; 22.7% are under 18 and 23.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.6%.
| Measure | Luverne | Rock County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 ±2.8 | 41.2 | +4.2 |
| Under 18 years | 22.7% ±2.1 pts | 24.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.2% ±1.7 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Male | 48.5% ±1.9 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5% ±1.3 pts | 4.0% | −2.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.4% ±2.1 pts | 91.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±1.6 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.7% ±1.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.1% ±1.4 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9% ±2.9 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 10.9% ±2.7 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.3% ±1.7 pts | 4.7% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.5% ±2.5 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.2% ±4.0 pts | 26.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.2% ±2.7 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.1% ±4.4 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3% ±1.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Luverne earn?
Half of Luverne's 2,196 households earn less than $64,366 a year (±$6,277), against $71,295 in Rock County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $69,598 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Luverne | Rock County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,366 ±$6,277 | $71,295 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $80,085 ±$7,713 | $91,311 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,079 ±$3,061 | $38,826 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.2% ±3.3 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.1% ±6.7 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.8% ±3.6 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.0% ±2.1 pts | 96.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.1% ±3.4 pts | 90.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Luverne?
Owners occupy 70.8% of Luverne's occupied homes and renters 29.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $208,000 by its owner (±$27,982). The median renter pays $639 a month including utilities, and 41.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Luverne | Rock County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $208,000 ±$27,982 | $224,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $639 ±$80 | $698 | −$184 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.6% ±13.2 pts | 34.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,377 ±$153 | $1,497 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.8% ±4.7 pts | 76.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 29.2% ±4.7 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Housing units | 2,285 ±81 | 4,256 | +184 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.1% ±9.9 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.3% ±4.9 pts | 79.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.8% ±2.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.3% ±2.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.2% ±1.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 27.9% ±5.0 pts | 32.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.5% ±3.8 pts | 5.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Luverne building?
Builders took permits for 9 new housing units in Luverne in 2025 (9 in single-family houses), 1.8 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Minnesota.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Luverne work and get to work?
78.8% of Luverne's workers drive alone and 10.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 16.0 minutes.
| Measure | Luverne | Rock County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.9% ±3.5 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% ±2.2 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.8% ±5.0 pts | 77.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.5% ±3.2 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.7% ±1.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.4% ±3.2 pts | 11.9% | +6.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.0 min ±2.5 | 19.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Luverne?
1 census tract lies mostly in Luverne, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5702Rock County | 4,250 | $81,985 |
| Tract 5703Rock County | 3,092 | $57,981 |
| Tract 5701Rock County | 2,279 | $85,100 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Luverne) · Census block assignment files
How does Luverne compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Luverne is the 4,905th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 156th-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Luverne ranks 463rd of 558 places in Minnesota with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 156th | 855 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 318th | 556 |
| Residents per square mile | 133rd | 562 |
| Median household income | 463rd | 558 |
| Per capita income | 412th | 562 |
| Median home value | 433rd | 559 |
| Median gross rent | 447th | 465 |
| Poverty rate | 110th | 461 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 281st | 559 |
| Median age | 276th | 561 |
| Owner-occupied share | 415th | 561 |
| Work from home | 333rd | 525 |
| Travel time to work | 509th | 562 |
Luverne's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Luverne with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Luverne?
15 of the 57 figures for Luverne on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Luverne are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Luverne.