Census tract · Murray County
Census Tract 9002, Murray County, Minnesota
Census Tract 9002, GEOID 27101900200, in Murray County, Minnesota, partly within Fulda, Bondin Township, Chanarambie Township, Iona Township, Murray County, Moulton Township, Fenton Township, Leeds Township, Lake Wilson, Chandler, Iona, Hadley, Cameron Township and Lowville Township. 3,158 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±161); the 2020 Census counted 3,221.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,158
±161 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,221
Median household income
$75,769
±$6,117 (90% margin)
Murray County: $74,033
Median home value
$167,200
±$8,743 (90% margin)
Murray County: $185,400
Median gross rent
$814
±$48 (90% margin)
Murray County: $810
Where is Census Tract 9002?
Census Tract 9002 is one of 3 census tracts in Murray County, Minnesota. It covers 215.38 square miles of land, 15 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 27101900200, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Fulda | 17% |
| Bondin Township | 13% |
| Chanarambie Township | 11% |
| Iona Township, Murray County | 11% |
| Moulton Township | 11% |
| Fenton Township | 10% |
| Leeds Township | 9% |
| Lake Wilson | 6% |
| Chandler | 4% |
| Iona | 4% |
| Hadley | 2% |
| Cameron Township | 1% |
| Lowville Township | 0% |
7 census tracts border Census Tract 9002: Tract 9001 ($81,685), Tract 9003 ($65,833), Tract 1051 in Nobles County ($81,211), Tract 1052 in Nobles County ($73,164), Tract 4601 in Pipestone County ($68,309), Tract 4605 in Pipestone County ($69,018) and Tract 5701 in Rock County ($85,100). 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 9002?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 9002's population at 3,158 (±161) in 1,340 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,221 residents and 1,431 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 9002 | Murray County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,158 ±161 | 8,097 |
| Households | 1,340 ±74 | 3,609 |
| Average household size | 2.30 ±0.12 | 2.21 |
| Housing units | 1,444 ±66 | 4,401 |
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 9002?
The median resident of Census Tract 9002 is 45.6 years old; 24.2% are under 18 and 24.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.9%. 5.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 9002 | Murray County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.6 ±1.4 | 46.5 |
| Under 18 years | 24.2% ±2.0 pts | 21.7% |
| 65 years and over | 24.4% ±1.9 pts | 26.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.9% ±1.9 pts | 5.2% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 83.2% ±2.3 pts | 89.1% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±0.5 pts | 0.7% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±0.9 pts | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±1.3 pts | 3.0% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.0 pts | 1.0% |
| Born outside the United States | 5.6% ±1.5 pts | 3.2% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.3% ±2.3 pts | 6.7% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4% ±2.1 pts | 7.4% |
| With a disability | 13.2% ±1.8 pts | 13.4% |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.7% ±1.8 pts | 5.0% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.7% ±2.4 pts | 91.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.9% ±2.4 pts | 23.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.1% ±1.0 pts | 5.7% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.6% ±1.5 pts | 92.1% |
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 9002 earn?
Half of the 1,340 households in Census Tract 9002 earn less than $75,769 a year (±$6,117), against $74,033 across Murray County: 2nd highest of the county's 3 tracts with a reliable estimate. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 9002 | Murray County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,769 ±$6,117 | $74,033 |
| Mean household income | $88,435 ±$4,867 | $90,836 |
| Per capita income | $38,010 ±$2,080 | $40,935 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.7% ±2.2 pts | 9.3% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.9% ±4.7 pts | 10.1% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.0% ±2.1 pts | 6.2% |
| Households with a computer | 92.4% ±1.8 pts | 93.2% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.8% ±3.3 pts | 85.1% |
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 9002?
Owners occupy 83.0% of Census Tract 9002's occupied homes and renters 17.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $167,200 by its owner (±$8,743). The median renter pays $814 a month including utilities, and 19.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 9002 | Murray County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $167,200 ±$8,743 | $185,400 |
| Median gross rent | $814 ±$48 | $810 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 19.8% ±8.5 pts | 30.6% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,263 ±$73 | $1,384 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.0% ±3.2 pts | 82.2% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 17.0% ±3.2 pts | 17.8% |
| Housing units | 1,444 ±66 | 4,401 |
| Single-family detached homes | 92.5% ±2.3 pts | 90.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.8% ±1.8 pts | 3.0% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.6% ±1.0 pts | 3.4% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 27.3% ±3.4 pts | 25.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.6% ±1.1 pts | 4.5% |
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 9002 get to work?
76.8% of Census Tract 9002's workers drive alone and 9.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.9%.
| Measure | Tract 9002 | Murray County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.2% ±2.8 pts | 62.5% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% ±1.5 pts | 2.7% |
| Drove alone to work | 76.8% ±3.5 pts | 74.3% |
| Carpooled | 7.6% ±1.9 pts | 9.9% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.2% |
| Walked | 5.7% ±2.2 pts | 4.1% |
| Worked from home | 9.1% ±2.1 pts | 9.9% |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.5 min ±1.5 | 21.0 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 9002 compare with the other tracts in Murray County?
Among Murray County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 9002 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Murray County |
|---|---|
| Population | 1st of 3 |
| Residents per square mile | 2nd of 3 |
| Median household income | 2nd of 3 |
| Per capita income | 3rd of 3 |
| Median home value | 3rd of 3 |
| Median gross rent | 2nd of 3 |
| Poverty rate | 2nd of 3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3rd of 3 |
| Median age | 2nd of 3 |
| Owner-occupied share | 2nd of 3 |
The tracts next to it on Murray County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9001 | 1st | $81,685±$3,293 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9002 | 2nd | $75,769±$6,117 |
| Tract 9003 | 3rd | $65,833±$13,412 · 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 9002?
Every figure for Census Tract 9002 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
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