Dunnell, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 177, Dunnell'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

Dunnell is a small community located in Minnesota, within Martin County. The total population is 177. It ranks as the 713th most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dunnell is 67.8 years. This is 75% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. Only 5.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dunnell is $31,786. This is 64% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 61% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.1%. This is 88% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 53.8%. This is 1226% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $51,300. Housing costs are 84% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Dunnell is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 48.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% lower than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Dunnell was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 99.4% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

4.4% 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 89% 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 93.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Dunnell, 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.