Census tract · Dakota County
Census Tract 605.05, Dakota County, Minnesota
Census Tract 605.05, GEOID 27037060505, in Dakota County, Minnesota, mostly within Inver Grove Heights (91% of its census blocks). 7,529 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±791); the 2020 Census counted 6,704.
Residents, 2020-2024
7,529
±791 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 6,704
Median household income
$88,348
±$16,553 (90% margin)
Dakota County: $106,318
Median home value
$654,200
±$62,334 (90% margin)
Dakota County: $381,000
Median gross rent
$1,523
±$139 (90% margin)
Dakota County: $1,548
Where is Census Tract 605.05?
Census Tract 605.05 is one of 106 census tracts in Dakota County, Minnesota. It covers 6.10 square miles of land, 1,100 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 27037060505, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Inver Grove Heights | 91% |
| Sunfish Lake | 9% |
8 census tracts border Census Tract 605.05: Tract 601.03 ($136,477), Tract 601.04 ($54,474), Tract 601.05 ($49,278), Tract 605.06 ($96,622), Tract 605.07 ($84,726), Tract 605.08 ($164,394), Tract 606.06 ($122,056) and Tract 607.17 ($109,602). 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 605.05?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 605.05's population at 7,529 (±791) in 3,133 households; the 2020 Census counted 6,704 residents and 2,770 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 605.05 | Inver Grove Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,529 ±791 | 35,906 |
| Households | 3,133 ±251 | 15,158 |
| Average household size | 2.37 ±0.16 | 2.35 |
| Housing units | 3,145 ±251 | 15,495 |
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 605.05?
The median resident of Census Tract 605.05 is 35.5 years old; 26.9% are under 18 and 10.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 58.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 14.8%. 14.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 605.05 | Inver Grove Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.5 ±2.1 | 41.6 |
| Under 18 years | 26.9% ±6.1 pts | 20.8% |
| 65 years and over | 10.0% ±3.2 pts | 17.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.3% ±6.0 pts | 12.3% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 58.0% ±9.2 pts | 73.5% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 14.8% ±8.8 pts | 5.9% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.2% ±3.3 pts | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.5% ±3.1 pts | 3.3% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.1 pts | 0.4% |
| Born outside the United States | 14.8% ±4.8 pts | 9.9% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 22.0% ±7.1 pts | 13.1% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.4% ±2.8 pts | 5.8% |
| With a disability | 12.9% ±5.6 pts | 12.7% |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.0% ±3.1 pts | 3.5% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.9% ±3.5 pts | 95.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 47.6% ±7.0 pts | 43.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.9% ±4.3 pts | 14.5% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.4% ±6.7 pts | 91.0% |
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 605.05 earn?
Half of the 3,133 households in Census Tract 605.05 earn less than $88,348 a year (±$16,553), against $106,318 across Dakota County: 76th highest of the county's 106 tracts with a reliable estimate. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 605.05 | Inver Grove Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $88,348 ±$16,553 | $101,316 |
| Mean household income | $122,722 ±$14,575 | $130,001 |
| Per capita income | $50,540 ±$6,053 | $55,446 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.3% ±2.4 pts | 4.9% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.0% ±2.8 pts | 5.4% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.9% ±4.4 pts | 3.5% |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% ±3.0 pts | 97.2% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.2% ±3.2 pts | 93.5% |
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 605.05?
Owners occupy 33.5% of Census Tract 605.05's occupied homes and renters 66.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $654,200 by its owner (±$62,334). The median renter pays $1,523 a month including utilities, and 45.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 605.05 | Inver Grove Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $654,200 ±$62,334 | $363,400 |
| Median gross rent | $1,523 ±$139 | $1,465 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.5% ±12.0 pts | 41.7% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,100 ±$254 | $2,008 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 33.5% ±6.1 pts | 76.9% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 66.5% ±6.1 pts | 23.1% |
| Housing units | 3,145 ±251 | 15,495 |
| Single-family detached homes | 39.4% ±6.9 pts | 55.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 2.8% |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.9% ±5.0 pts | 1.4% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 16.8% ±4.3 pts | 7.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.4% ±1.2 pts | 1.5% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.2% ±4.8 pts | 4.9% |
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 605.05 get to work?
59.2% of Census Tract 605.05's workers drive alone and 20.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.2%.
| Measure | Tract 605.05 | Inver Grove Heights |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 79.8% ±4.8 pts | 71.0% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% ±3.2 pts | 3.6% |
| Drove alone to work | 59.2% ±8.6 pts | 65.7% |
| Carpooled | 11.9% ±5.0 pts | 6.1% |
| Public transportation | 5.9% ±4.1 pts | 2.0% |
| Walked | 2.5% ±1.6 pts | 1.5% |
| Worked from home | 20.5% ±5.9 pts | 23.5% |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.7 min ±2.4 | 22.3 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 605.05 compare with the other tracts in Dakota County?
Among Dakota County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 605.05 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Dakota County | In Inver Grove Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4th of 106 | 1st of 7 |
| Residents per square mile | 89th of 106 | 6th of 7 |
| Median household income | 76th of 106 | 4th of 7 |
| Per capita income | 50th of 106 | 5th of 7 |
| Median home value | 1st of 106 | 1st of 7 |
| Median gross rent | 61st of 94 | 2nd of 5 |
| Poverty rate | 30th of 52 | 3rd of 3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41st of 106 | 3rd of 7 |
| Median age | 81st of 106 | 7th of 7 |
| Owner-occupied share | 104th of 106 | 7th of 7 |
The tracts next to it on Dakota County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 611.02 | 73rd | $90,824±$13,876 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 611.05 | 74th | $90,625±$9,590 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 602.02 | 75th | $88,750±$6,262 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 605.05 | 76th | $88,348±$16,553 |
| Tract 604.02 | 77th | $88,125±$14,419 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 608.11 | 78th | $87,692±$17,240 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 607.46 | 79th | $87,109±$26,320 · within the margin of this tract |
"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 605.05?
Every figure for Census Tract 605.05 on this page has a coefficient of variation under 40%, the Census Bureau's threshold for a usable estimate.
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