City

Chokio, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Stevens County  ·  Minnesota

👥826Population
💰$56,875Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$115,900Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓35.7%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 72% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.7% Female 44.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.3%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.6%Race
White96.3%
Hispanic1.7%
Black0.2%
Asian0.2%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
16%
18–24
21%
25–44
16%
45–64
21%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.10
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 30% below avg
College Grads35.7% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 72% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.8%)
HS Graduate152 (32.1%)
Some College46 (9.7%)
Associates102 (21.6%)
Bachelors63 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree106 (22.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 32.1%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 21.6%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 22.4%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad32.1%
Some College9.7%
Associates21.6%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate22.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83%Renter: 17%Tenure
Owner83.0%
Renter17.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,875 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$115,900 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$763/mo
Total Housing Units443
Vacant Units49

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
60%
About Chokio, MN

Chokio is a city in Minnesota, located in Stevens County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 826 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41 years.

Economically, Chokio is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,875 is below the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Chokio is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $763 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chokio is moderately educated. 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.25%).

Chokio, MN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Chokio
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56221 826 $56,875 $115,900 $763 1.4% 35.7% 83.0%