Kerkhoven, MN Demographics

A map of Kerkhoven's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	694	659	86.5%	81.9%
Hispanic	65	125	8.1%	15.5%
Multiracial	42	10	5.2%	1.2%
Native American/Other	1	3	0.1%	0.4%
Black	0	5	0.0%	0.6%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	0.4%

Kerkhoven, Minnesota has an estimated population of 802, a less than 1% change from the 805 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.5% White, 8.1% Hispanic, 5.2% Multiracial, 0.1% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kerkhoven, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kerkhoven has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Kerkhoven, that probability was 30.6% in 2020 and 24.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kerkhoven is ranked the 399th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Kerkhoven was ranked the 395th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kerkhoven's White Population

694 residents of Kerkhoven, or 86.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kerkhoven is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Kerkhoven ranks 716th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kerkhoven's White population has grown by an estimated 5.3%. White residents' share of Kerkhoven's population has increased from 81.9% to 86.5%.

Kerkhoven is more White than neighboring Murdock (70.7% White), Pennock (74.1% White), and Raymond (84.8% White). Kerkhoven is less White than neighboring De Graff (98.3% White), and Sunburg (100% White).

Kerkhoven's Black Population

0 residents of Kerkhoven, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kerkhoven is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Kerkhoven ranks 362nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kerkhoven's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Kerkhoven's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Kerkhoven is less Black than neighboring Pennock (1.5% Black).

Kerkhoven's Asian Population

0 residents of Kerkhoven, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kerkhoven is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Kerkhoven ranks 463rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kerkhoven's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Kerkhoven's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Kerkhoven is less Asian than neighboring Raymond (0.6% Asian).

Kerkhoven's Hispanic Population

65 residents of Kerkhoven, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kerkhoven is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Kerkhoven ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kerkhoven's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 48.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Kerkhoven's population has decreased from 15.5% to 8.1%.

Kerkhoven is more Hispanic than neighboring De Graff (1.7% Hispanic), Sunburg (0% Hispanic), and Raymond (1.4% Hispanic). Kerkhoven is less Hispanic than neighboring Murdock (13.9% Hispanic), and Pennock (24.2% Hispanic).

Kerkhoven's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Kerkhoven, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kerkhoven is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Kerkhoven ranks 617th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kerkhoven's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kerkhoven's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Kerkhoven is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pennock (0% Native American/Other), De Graff (0% Native American/Other), and Sunburg (0% Native American/Other). Kerkhoven is less Native American/Other than neighboring Murdock (10% Native American/Other), and Raymond (9.2% Native American/Other).

Kerkhoven's Multiracial Population

42 residents of Kerkhoven, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kerkhoven is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Kerkhoven ranks 822nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kerkhoven's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 320.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Kerkhoven's population has increased from 1.2% to 5.2%.

Kerkhoven is more Multiracial than neighboring Pennock (0.2% Multiracial), De Graff (0% Multiracial), Sunburg (0% Multiracial), and Raymond (3.9% Multiracial). Kerkhoven is less Multiracial than neighboring Murdock (5.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.