Tintah, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Tintah, Minnesota had a total population of 43, the 869th largest city in Minnesota, with a median household income of $36,607, which is 59% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 11.6%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 59% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Tintah Quick Facts
How Tintah Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 60 | 43 | -28.3% |
| Median household income | $35,972 | $36,607 | +1.8% |
How Tintah Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Tintah Rankings in Minnesota
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Other Cities in Traverse County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton | 1,389 | $45,781 | 15.4% | $87,500 |
| Browns Valley | 382 | $49,250 | 19.3% | $73,800 |
| Dumont | 140 | $132,708 | 0.0% | $146,600 |
Cities Similar to Tintah
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt | 44 | N/A | $207,800 | 4.5% | 43.2% |
| Bruno | 42 | $44,583 | $185,000 | 10.0% | 11.9% |
| Leonidas | 37 | N/A | $116,700 | 10.3% | 46.0% |
| Aldrich | 37 | $37,500 | $89,000 | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| Lengby | 43 | $50,833 | $60,000 | 14.8% | 44.2% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 43, Tintah'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
Tintah is a small community located in Minnesota, within Traverse County. The total population is 43. It ranks as the 869th most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.
Age Demographics
The median age in Tintah is 36.4 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 38.8 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Tintah is $36,607. This is 59% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 55% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.6%. This is 25% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Tintah, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Tintah 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
22.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% 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 94.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Tintah, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Tintah, Minnesota?
Tintah, Minnesota has a population of 43 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Tintah, MN?
The median household income in Tintah is $36,607, which is 55% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Tintah, MN?
The poverty rate in Tintah is 11.6%. This means approximately 5 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Tintah, Minnesota?
Tintah's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Tintah, MN?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Tintah — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Tintah, Minnesota?
22.9% of adults (25+) in Tintah hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.