Hitterdal, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 314, Hitterdal'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

Hitterdal is a small community located in Minnesota, within Clay County. The total population is 314. It ranks as the 601st most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hitterdal is 33.2 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 38.8 years. With 34.4% of the population under 18, Hitterdal has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 12.1% 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 Hitterdal is $48,750. This is 45% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 40% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.3%. This is 54% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 1.5%. This is 64% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $151,600. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $329,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hitterdal is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 17.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (17.2% vs 6.4%).

Education

13.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 67% 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 89.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hitterdal, 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.