Census tract · Nobles County
Census Tract 1051, Nobles County, Minnesota
Census Tract 1051, GEOID 27105105100, in Nobles County, Minnesota, partly within Hersey Township, Graham Lakes Township, Seward Township, Summit Lake Township, Lorain Township, Elk Township, Dewald Township, Bloom Township, Brewster, Rushmore, Worthington Township, Worthington, Dundee and Kinbrae. 2,831 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±203); the 2020 Census counted 2,728.
Residents, 2020-2024
2,831
±203 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,728
Median household income
$81,211
±$6,485 (90% margin)
Nobles County: $66,101
Median home value
$188,700
±$18,117 (90% margin)
Nobles County: $197,200
Median gross rent
$732
±$22 (90% margin)
Nobles County: $896
Where is Census Tract 1051?
Census Tract 1051 is one of 6 census tracts in Nobles County, Minnesota. It covers 289.98 square miles of land, 9 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 27105105100, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Hersey Township | 12% |
| Graham Lakes Township | 11% |
| Seward Township | 11% |
| Summit Lake Township | 11% |
| Lorain Township | 10% |
| Elk Township | 8% |
| Dewald Township | 7% |
| Bloom Township | 7% |
| Brewster | 7% |
| Rushmore | 6% |
| Worthington Township | 5% |
| Worthington | 2% |
| Dundee | 2% |
| Kinbrae | 1% |
9 census tracts border Census Tract 1051: Tract 2703 in Cottonwood County ($99,333), Tract 4802 in Jackson County ($79,444), Tract 9002 in Murray County ($75,769), Tract 9003 in Murray County ($65,833), Tract 1052 ($73,164), Tract 1053 ($72,969), Tract 1054 ($60,654), Tract 1055 ($59,825) and Tract 1056 ($69,659). 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 1051?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 1051's population at 2,831 (±203) in 1,029 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,728 residents and 1,223 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 1051 | Nobles County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,831 ±203 | 22,041 |
| Households | 1,029 ±85 | 7,674 |
| Average household size | 2.75 ±0.24 | 2.80 |
| Housing units | 1,104 ±91 | 8,396 |
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 1051?
The median resident of Census Tract 1051 is 40.7 years old; 27.0% are under 18 and 17.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 71.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 22.7%. 14.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 1051 | Nobles County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7 ±3.6 | 35.7 |
| Under 18 years | 27.0% ±2.7 pts | 29.0% |
| 65 years and over | 17.2% ±2.4 pts | 17.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 22.7% ±5.2 pts | 34.5% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 71.0% ±5.2 pts | 52.2% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 4.6% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±1.1 pts | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±1.1 pts | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±0.8 pts | 3.8% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% |
| Born outside the United States | 14.9% ±3.6 pts | 21.3% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 19.8% ±5.3 pts | 34.6% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.2% ±2.1 pts | 5.1% |
| With a disability | 10.0% ±1.3 pts | 11.7% |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.0% ±3.6 pts | 12.5% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.9% ±3.9 pts | 79.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.9% ±2.6 pts | 17.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.5% ±1.0 pts | 5.0% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.6% ±1.5 pts | 86.6% |
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 1051 earn?
Half of the 1,029 households in Census Tract 1051 earn less than $81,211 a year (±$6,485), against $66,101 across Nobles County: 1st highest of the county's 6 tracts with a reliable estimate. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 1051 | Nobles County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,211 ±$6,485 | $66,101 |
| Mean household income | $94,296 ±$6,124 | $87,038 |
| Per capita income | $35,905 ±$3,051 | $31,342 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.2% ±2.7 pts | 14.0% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.2% ±5.5 pts | 17.9% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.4% ±2.8 pts | 9.0% |
| Households with a computer | 91.9% ±2.0 pts | 93.4% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.6% ±2.5 pts | 88.0% |
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 1051?
Owners occupy 81.7% of Census Tract 1051's occupied homes and renters 18.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $188,700 by its owner (±$18,117). The median renter pays $732 a month including utilities, and 30.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 1051 | Nobles County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $188,700 ±$18,117 | $197,200 |
| Median gross rent | $732 ±$22 | $896 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.2% ±16.9 pts | 34.3% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,424 ±$109 | $1,456 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.7% ±5.9 pts | 74.2% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 18.3% ±5.9 pts | 25.8% |
| Housing units | 1,104 ±91 | 8,396 |
| Single-family detached homes | 88.1% ±4.4 pts | 79.4% |
| Mobile homes | 3.7% ±2.8 pts | 1.8% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.3% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.0% ±1.4 pts | 6.0% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 37.0% ±4.6 pts | 22.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.0% ±1.0 pts | 5.5% |
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 1051 get to work?
71.7% of Census Tract 1051's workers drive alone and 8.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.6%.
| Measure | Tract 1051 | Nobles County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.2% ±2.9 pts | 63.1% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% ±1.8 pts | 3.2% |
| Drove alone to work | 71.7% ±4.6 pts | 73.4% |
| Carpooled | 15.5% ±4.1 pts | 14.1% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 1.6% |
| Walked | 3.5% ±1.5 pts | 3.3% |
| Worked from home | 8.8% ±2.5 pts | 6.4% |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.4 min ±2.2 | 19.6 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 1051 compare with the other tracts in Nobles County?
Among Nobles County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 1051 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Nobles County |
|---|---|
| Population | 5th of 6 |
| Residents per square mile | 6th of 6 |
| Median household income | 1st of 6 |
| Per capita income | 2nd of 6 |
| Median home value | 3rd of 6 |
| Median gross rent | 5th of 6 |
| Poverty rate | 4th of 6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5th of 6 |
| Median age | 2nd of 6 |
| Owner-occupied share | 2nd of 6 |
The tracts next to it on Nobles County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1051 | 1st | $81,211±$6,485 |
| Tract 1052 | 2nd | $73,164±$9,804 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1053 | 3rd | $72,969±$9,076 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1056 | 4th | $69,659±$12,818 · 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 1051?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 1051 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