Tower is a city located in St. Louis County Minnesota. Tower has a 2024 population of 422. Tower is currently declining at a rate of -0.47% annually and its population has decreased by -1.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 428 in 2020.
The average household income in Tower is $67,510 with a poverty rate of 10.05%. The median age in Tower is 50.2 years: 56.6 years for males, and 48.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tower was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 384 | 93.66% |
| Two or more races | 16 | 3.9% |
| Native American | 8 | 1.95% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.49% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 192 | 2.13 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Married | 92 | 3.03 | 97.8 | 2.2 |
| Non Family | 87 | 1.13 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
| Female | 13 | 2.38 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
77.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 16 | 5.25% |
| Associates Degree | 56 | 18.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 31 | 10.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 8 | 2.62% |
| High School Graduate | 100 | 32.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 94 | 30.82% |
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 | 291 | 275 | 39 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.4%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,063 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,250 | $48,750 | $26,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $2,499 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,250 | $50,000 | $24,167 |
| Some College | $41,250 | $77,917 | $27,500 |
$36,250
Average Earnings
$50,000
Average Male
$24,167
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.93% of Tower residents speak only English, while 1.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 382 | 39 | 10.21% |
| Native | 8 | 2 | 25% |
10.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.11%
Male Poverty Rate
10%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tower is Native, with 25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tower is White, with 10.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 20.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.75% |
| High School | 17.35% |
| Some College | 3.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 72.73% |
| Female Employed | 10.1% |
| Male Employed | 3.37% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,639 | $82,888 |
| Households | $57,813 | $67,510 |
| Married Families | $78,056 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,875 | $48,951 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.3%
Male Marriage Rate
45.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
16
Number of Veterans
16
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 6 |
| Korea | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14 | 4.15% |
| Native American | 2 | 25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
6.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.2%
Labor Force Participation
53.3%
Employment Rate
6.9%
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
77.07%
Born in Tower
99.51%
Native Born
0.49%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.49%
Naturalized
99.51% of Tower residents were born in the United States, with 77.07% 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 Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 416 | -1 | -0.24% |
| 2028 | 417 | -1 | -0.24% |
| 2027 | 418 | -2 | -0.48% |
| 2026 | 420 | -1 | -0.24% |
| 2025 | 421 | -1 | -0.24% |
| 2024 | 422 | -2 | -0.47% |
| 2023 | 424 | -2 | -0.47% |
| 2022 | 426 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 426 | -2 | -0.47% |
| 2020 | 428 | -53 | -11.02% |
| 2019 | 481 | -4 | -0.82% |
| 2018 | 485 | -2 | -0.41% |
| 2017 | 487 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 488 | -4 | -0.81% |
| 2015 | 492 | -2 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 494 | -2 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 496 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 496 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 496 | 2 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 494 | 0 | 0% |