Peterson, MN Demographics

A map of Peterson's Population by Race

Peterson, Minnesota has an estimated population of 244, an increase from the 234 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.3% White, 2.5% Hispanic, 2.5% Multiracial, 0.8% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Peterson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Peterson has become considerably more 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 Peterson, that probability was 5.0% in 2020 and 11.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Peterson is ranked the 650th 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). Peterson was ranked the 652nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Peterson's White Population

230 residents of Peterson, or 94.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Peterson is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Peterson ranks 44th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Peterson's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Peterson's population has decreased from 97.4% to 94.3%.

Peterson is more White than neighboring Rushford (93.6% White), Whalan (88.9% White), Lanesboro (93.7% White), and Lewiston (90.1% White). Peterson is less White than neighboring Rushford Village (99% White).

Peterson's Black Population

0 residents of Peterson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Peterson is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Peterson ranks 599th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Peterson's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Peterson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Peterson is less Black than neighboring Rushford (0.4% Black).

Peterson's Asian Population

2 residents of Peterson, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Peterson is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Peterson ranks 614th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Peterson's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Asian residents' share of Peterson's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.8%.

Peterson is more Asian than neighboring Rushford Village (0% Asian), Whalan (0% Asian), Lanesboro (0% Asian), and Lewiston (0.1% Asian). Peterson is less Asian than neighboring Rushford (2.1% Asian).

Peterson's Hispanic Population

6 residents of Peterson, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Peterson is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Peterson ranks 797th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Peterson's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Peterson's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.5%.

Peterson is more Hispanic than neighboring Rushford Village (0% Hispanic), Rushford (1.2% Hispanic), and Whalan (0% Hispanic). Peterson is less Hispanic than neighboring Lanesboro (3% Hispanic), and Lewiston (8.7% Hispanic).

Peterson's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Peterson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Peterson is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Peterson ranks 726th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Peterson's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Peterson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Peterson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rushford (0.9% Native American/Other), Whalan (11.1% Native American/Other), and Lanesboro (0.3% Native American/Other).

Peterson's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Peterson, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Peterson is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Peterson ranks 768th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Peterson's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Peterson's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.5%.

Peterson is more Multiracial than neighboring Rushford Village (1% Multiracial), Rushford (1.8% Multiracial), Whalan (0% Multiracial), and Lewiston (1.1% Multiracial). Peterson is less Multiracial than neighboring Lanesboro (3.1% 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.