Dundee, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 79, Dundee's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Dundee is a small community located in Minnesota, within Nobles County. The total population is 79. It ranks as the 821st most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dundee is 38.9 years. This is about the same as the state median of 38.8 years. 16.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dundee is $52,500. This is 41% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 32.9%. This is 254% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 27.8%. This is 584% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $48,900. Housing costs are 85% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.9x, Dundee is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Dundee was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

6.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 82% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 75.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Dundee, Minnesota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Minnesota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.