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Census Tract 204, Polk County, Minnesota
Census Tract 204, GEOID 27119020400, in Polk County, Minnesota, partly within Huntsville Township, Northland Township, Polk County, Sullivan Township, Nesbit Township, Keystone Township, Euclid Township, Angus Township, Fanny Township, Tabor Township, Esther Township, Parnell Township, Polk County, Brislet Township, Farley Township, Sandsville Township, Belgium Township, Higdem Township, Brandt Township, Helgeland Township, Grand Forks Township, Rhinehart Township and Lowell Township. 2,204 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±147); the 2020 Census counted 2,041.
Residents, 2020-2024
2,204
±147 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,041
Median household income
$98,309
±$7,210 (90% margin)
Polk County: $73,107
Median home value
$253,000
±$19,366 (90% margin)
Polk County: $222,800
Median gross rent
$1,117
±$114 (90% margin)
Polk County: $855
Where is Census Tract 204?
Census Tract 204 is one of 10 census tracts in Polk County, Minnesota. It covers 590.53 square miles of land, 3 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 27119020400, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Huntsville Township | 9% |
| Northland Township, Polk County | 8% |
| Sullivan Township | 7% |
| Nesbit Township | 7% |
| Keystone Township | 7% |
| Euclid Township | 7% |
| Angus Township | 6% |
| Fanny Township | 6% |
| Tabor Township | 6% |
| Esther Township | 5% |
| Parnell Township, Polk County | 5% |
| Brislet Township | 5% |
| Farley Township | 4% |
| Sandsville Township | 3% |
| Belgium Township | 3% |
| Higdem Township | 3% |
| Brandt Township | 3% |
| Helgeland Township | 3% |
| Grand Forks Township | 2% |
| Rhinehart Township | 0% |
| Lowell Township | 0% |
9 census tracts border Census Tract 204: Tract 802 in Marshall County ($72,543), Tract 803 in Marshall County ($78,958), Tract 804 in Marshall County ($64,583), Tract 903 in Pennington County ($103,500), Tract 201 ($69,321), Tract 202 ($50,924), Tract 203 ($115,978), Tract 205 ($93,906) and Tract 102 in Red Lake County ($71,111). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 204?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 204's population at 2,204 (±147) in 823 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,041 residents and 855 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 204 | Polk County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,204 ±147 | 30,705 |
| Households | 823 ±60 | 12,360 |
| Average household size | 2.68 ±0.17 | 2.38 |
| Housing units | 873 ±59 | 14,697 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 204?
The median resident of Census Tract 204 is 41.8 years old; 27.3% are under 18 and 20.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.9%. 1.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 204 | Polk County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.8 ±3.4 | 39.8 |
| Under 18 years | 27.3% ±2.6 pts | 24.5% |
| 65 years and over | 20.1% ±2.9 pts | 19.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.9% ±2.9 pts | 6.9% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.3% ±3.0 pts | 84.0% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 2.0% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±0.7 pts | 0.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±1.1 pts | 4.7% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.9% |
| Born outside the United States | 1.9% ±0.8 pts | 2.1% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.3% ±2.5 pts | 6.0% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.9% ±2.4 pts | 6.2% |
| With a disability | 10.9% ±2.6 pts | 11.7% |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.6% ±1.2 pts | 5.8% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.6% ±1.2 pts | 93.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.4% ±2.7 pts | 28.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.9% ±1.3 pts | 9.0% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.1% ±1.9 pts | 89.3% |
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 Census Tract 204 earn?
Half of the 823 households in Census Tract 204 earn less than $98,309 a year (±$7,210), against $73,107 across Polk County: 2nd highest of the county's 10 tracts with a reliable estimate. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 204 | Polk County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $98,309 ±$7,210 | $73,107 |
| Mean household income | $111,562 ±$8,598 | $90,262 |
| Per capita income | $40,843 ±$3,692 | $37,371 |
| People below the poverty line | 4.1% ±1.4 pts | 11.9% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.2% ±2.3 pts | 12.9% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.3% ±1.3 pts | 10.0% |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% ±2.2 pts | 94.1% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.6% ±4.0 pts | 90.4% |
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 Census Tract 204?
Owners occupy 93.7% of Census Tract 204's occupied homes and renters 6.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $253,000 by its owner (±$19,366). The median renter pays $1,117 a month including utilities, and 59.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 204 | Polk County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $253,000 ±$19,366 | $222,800 |
| Median gross rent | $1,117 ±$114 | $855 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 59.5% ±26.8 pts | 47.4% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,778 ±$180 | $1,617 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 93.7% ±3.3 pts | 71.3% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 6.3% ±3.3 pts | 28.7% |
| Housing units | 873 ±59 | 14,697 |
| Single-family detached homes | 88.4% ±4.6 pts | 72.1% |
| Mobile homes | 11.1% ±4.5 pts | 5.4% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 0.4% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.4% ±1.1 pts | 6.5% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 24.9% ±4.6 pts | 22.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.1% ±0.9 pts | 7.4% |
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 do people in Census Tract 204 get to work?
78.7% of Census Tract 204's workers drive alone and 6.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.2%.
| Measure | Tract 204 | Polk County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.4% ±3.0 pts | 66.3% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% ±1.2 pts | 3.6% |
| Drove alone to work | 78.7% ±4.2 pts | 78.3% |
| Carpooled | 5.6% ±1.6 pts | 6.7% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 1.6% |
| Walked | 7.0% ±4.4 pts | 6.2% |
| Worked from home | 6.1% ±1.4 pts | 5.8% |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.0 min ±1.8 | 18.6 min |
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
How does Census Tract 204 compare with the other tracts in Polk County?
Among Polk County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 204 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Polk County |
|---|---|
| Population | 8th of 10 |
| Residents per square mile | 10th of 10 |
| Median household income | 2nd of 10 |
| Per capita income | 4th of 10 |
| Median home value | 3rd of 10 |
| Median gross rent | 2nd of 10 |
| Poverty rate | 9th of 10 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3rd of 10 |
| Median age | 5th of 10 |
| Owner-occupied share | 2nd of 10 |
The tracts next to it on Polk County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 203 | 1st | $115,978±$10,773 |
| Tract 204 | 2nd | $98,309±$7,210 |
| Tract 205 | 3rd | $93,906±$8,885 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 208 | 4th | $89,792±$9,873 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 201 | 5th | $69,321±$18,323 |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 204?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 204 on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections