Peterson, MN Demographics

A map of Peterson's Population by Race

Peterson, Minnesota had a population of 234 in 2020. It was 97.4% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.9% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 1.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Peterson, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Peterson is the 652nd most populous. 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's White Population

228 residents of Peterson identify as White, or 97.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Peterson considerably larger than the White share of the population of Minnesota (76.3% White). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Peterson is ranked #44 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Peterson is more White than neighboring Rushford (94.9% White), Whalan (85.1% White), and Lewiston (87.3% White). Peterson is less White than neighboring Rushford Village (98.6% White), and Lanesboro (97.5% White).

Peterson's Black Population

0 residents of Peterson identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Peterson slightly less than the Black share of the population of Minnesota (6.9% Black). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Peterson is ranked #599 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Peterson is less Black than neighboring Rushford (0.4% Black), Whalan (3% Black), and Lewiston (1.8% Black).

Peterson's Asian Population

0 residents of Peterson identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Peterson slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Minnesota (5.2% Asian). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Peterson is ranked #614 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Peterson is less Asian than neighboring Rushford (1% Asian), Whalan (1.5% Asian), and Lewiston (0.9% Asian).

Peterson's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Peterson identify as Hispanic, or 0.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Peterson slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Minnesota (6.1% Hispanic). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Peterson is ranked #783 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Peterson is more Hispanic than neighboring Rushford Village (0.3% Hispanic), and Rushford (0.6% Hispanic). Peterson is less Hispanic than neighboring Whalan (6% Hispanic), Lanesboro (1% Hispanic), and Lewiston (7% Hispanic).

Peterson's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Peterson identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Peterson roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Minnesota (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Peterson is ranked #725 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Peterson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rushford (0.8% Native American/Other), Lanesboro (0.4% Native American/Other), and Lewiston (0.1% Native American/Other).

Peterson's Multiracial Population

4 residents of Peterson identify as Multiracial, or 1.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Peterson roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Minnesota (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Peterson is ranked #761 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Peterson is more Multiracial than neighboring Rushford Village (1.1% Multiracial), and Lanesboro (1.1% Multiracial). Peterson is less Multiracial than neighboring Rushford (2.3% Multiracial), Whalan (4.5% Multiracial), and Lewiston (2.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.