Balaton is a city located in Lyon County Minnesota. Balaton has a 2024 population of 581. Balaton is currently declining at a rate of -0.34% annually and its population has decreased by -1.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 589 in 2020.
The average household income in Balaton is $60,936 with a poverty rate of 15.47%. The median age in Balaton is 39.1 years: 33.5 years for males, and 46 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Balaton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 511 | 93.25% |
| Two or more races | 33 | 6.02% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.73% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 242 | 2.14 | 73.6 | 26.4 |
| Married | 111 | 2.65 | 91 | 9 |
| Non Family | 97 | 1.1 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Female | 20 | 3.15 | 40 | 60 |
| Male | 14 | 3.79 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
2.63
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
73.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 10 | 2.53% |
| Associates Degree | 42 | 10.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 62 | 15.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 7 | 1.77% |
| High School Graduate | 150 | 37.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 1.01% |
| Some College | 121 | 30.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 389 | 375 | 69 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,917 | $50,000 | $71,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,469 | $32,292 | $26,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,750 | $39,250 | $33,333 |
| Some College | $36,406 | $45,000 | $33,036 |
$35,750
Average Earnings
$39,250
Average Male
$33,333
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.62% of Balaton residents speak only English, while 1.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 480 | 80 | 16.67% |
15.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.25%
Male Poverty Rate
15.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Balaton is White, with 16.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Balaton is White, with 16.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.79% |
| Some College | 7.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 28.57% |
| Male Employed | 9.72% |
| Female Employed | 4.63% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,625 | $73,936 |
| Households | $53,333 | $60,936 |
| Married Families | $85,938 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,361 | $34,559 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.9%
Male Marriage Rate
52.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
39
Number of Veterans
37
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 27 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| World War II | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 9.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
58.1%
Employment Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.55%
Born in Balaton
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Balaton residents were born in the United States, with 75.55% having been born in Minnesota. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 571 | -2 | -0.35% |
| 2028 | 573 | -2 | -0.35% |
| 2027 | 575 | -2 | -0.35% |
| 2026 | 577 | -2 | -0.35% |
| 2025 | 579 | -2 | -0.34% |
| 2024 | 581 | -2 | -0.34% |
| 2023 | 583 | -2 | -0.34% |
| 2022 | 585 | -5 | -0.85% |
| 2021 | 590 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 2020 | 589 | -38 | -6.06% |
| 2019 | 627 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2018 | 626 | -4 | -0.63% |
| 2017 | 630 | -1 | -0.16% |
| 2016 | 631 | 5 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 626 | -3 | -0.48% |
| 2014 | 629 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2013 | 628 | -7 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 635 | -5 | -0.78% |
| 2011 | 640 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 640 | 0 | 0% |