Census tract · Rock County
Census Tract 5703, Rock County, Minnesota
Census Tract 5703, GEOID 27133570300, in Rock County, Minnesota, partly within Magnolia Township, Martin Township, Luverne, Hills, Clinton Township, Rock County, Kanaranzi Township, Magnolia, Steen, Luverne Township, Mound Township and Vienna Township. 3,092 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±166); the 2020 Census counted 3,145.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,092
±166 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,145
Median household income
$57,981
±$5,256 (90% margin)
Rock County: $71,295
Median home value
$204,200
±$20,163 (90% margin)
Rock County: $224,300
Median gross rent
$626
±$58 (90% margin)
Rock County: $698
Where is Census Tract 5703?
Census Tract 5703 is one of 3 census tracts in Rock County, Minnesota. It covers 165.72 square miles of land, 19 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 27133570300, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Magnolia Township | 17% |
| Martin Township | 16% |
| Luverne | 15% |
| Hills | 14% |
| Clinton Township, Rock County | 12% |
| Kanaranzi Township | 12% |
| Magnolia | 6% |
| Steen | 4% |
| Luverne Township | 2% |
| Mound Township | 1% |
| Vienna Township | 1% |
4 census tracts border Census Tract 5703: Tract 1052 in Nobles County ($73,164), Tract 1053 in Nobles County ($72,969), Tract 5701 ($85,100) and Tract 5702 ($81,985). 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 5703?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 5703's population at 3,092 (±166) in 1,418 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,145 residents and 1,490 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 5703 | Rock County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,092 ±166 | 9,621 |
| Households | 1,418 ±80 | 4,035 |
| Average household size | 2.13 ±0.10 | 2.32 |
| Housing units | 1,514 ±66 | 4,256 |
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 5703?
The median resident of Census Tract 5703 is 38.1 years old; 23.3% are under 18 and 16.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 6.9%. 3.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 5703 | Rock County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.1 ±2.9 | 41.2 |
| Under 18 years | 23.3% ±2.2 pts | 24.4% |
| 65 years and over | 16.7% ±2.4 pts | 20.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.9% ±1.5 pts | 4.0% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.8% ±2.2 pts | 91.4% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±1.5 pts | 3.5% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% |
| Born outside the United States | 3.5% ±2.0 pts | 1.8% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.5% ±1.6 pts | 3.7% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.4% ±2.0 pts | 6.1% |
| With a disability | 12.9% ±2.7 pts | 10.3% |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.9% ±3.3 pts | 4.7% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.4% ±2.8 pts | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.3% ±2.8 pts | 26.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.5% ±1.6 pts | 7.8% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.7% ±3.3 pts | 89.4% |
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 5703 earn?
Half of the 1,418 households in Census Tract 5703 earn less than $57,981 a year (±$5,256), against $71,295 across Rock County: 3rd highest of the county's 3 tracts with a reliable estimate. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 5703 | Rock County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,981 ±$5,256 | $71,295 |
| Mean household income | $80,219 ±$6,709 | $91,311 |
| Per capita income | $36,267 ±$2,684 | $38,826 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.1% ±3.4 pts | 10.6% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.7% ±6.8 pts | 11.0% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.0% ±4.9 pts | 6.9% |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% ±2.4 pts | 96.0% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.6% ±3.2 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 Census Tract 5703?
Owners occupy 62.9% of Census Tract 5703's occupied homes and renters 37.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $204,200 by its owner (±$20,163). The median renter pays $626 a month including utilities, and 31.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 5703 | Rock County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $204,200 ±$20,163 | $224,300 |
| Median gross rent | $626 ±$58 | $698 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.7% ±13.4 pts | 34.8% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,652 ±$105 | $1,497 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.9% ±4.7 pts | 76.6% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.1% ±4.7 pts | 23.4% |
| Housing units | 1,514 ±66 | 4,256 |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.4% ±4.7 pts | 79.1% |
| Mobile homes | 3.4% ±3.1 pts | 2.3% |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.3% ±2.0 pts | 2.1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.9% ±2.2 pts | 3.9% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 36.9% ±6.0 pts | 32.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.4% ±4.8 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 do people in Census Tract 5703 get to work?
85.1% of Census Tract 5703's workers drive alone and 6.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.1%.
| Measure | Tract 5703 | Rock County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.8% ±3.1 pts | 68.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% ±1.7 pts | 2.6% |
| Drove alone to work | 85.1% ±2.8 pts | 77.5% |
| Carpooled | 4.3% ±1.5 pts | 7.1% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% |
| Walked | 2.5% ±1.2 pts | 2.1% |
| Worked from home | 6.8% ±1.8 pts | 11.9% |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.8 min ±3.0 | 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 5703 compare with the other tracts in Rock County?
Among Rock County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 5703 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Rock County |
|---|---|
| Population | 2nd of 3 |
| Residents per square mile | 2nd of 3 |
| Median household income | 3rd of 3 |
| Per capita income | 3rd of 3 |
| Median home value | 3rd of 3 |
| Median gross rent | 3rd of 3 |
| Poverty rate | 1st of 3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3rd of 3 |
| Median age | 3rd of 3 |
| Owner-occupied share | 3rd of 3 |
The tracts next to it on Rock County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5701 | 1st | $85,100±$4,484 |
| Tract 5702 | 2nd | $81,985±$18,172 |
| Tract 5703 | 3rd | $57,981±$5,256 |
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 5703?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 5703 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