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Adrian, MN
City in Nobles County, Minnesota.
Population
1,236
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,058
ZIP codes
0
Adrian and its ZIP codes
Adrian at a glance
- Adrian is about 15 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $73,438 a year, 18% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $165,500 (50% below Minnesota) and median rent is $950 a month.
Local data for Adrian, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Adrian, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,438
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$165,500
Median rent
$950/mo
Homeownership
88.6%
Bachelor's or higher
23.3%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (590), Dutch Americans (115), Irish Americans (95).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nobles County. PPP loans are for Adrian.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,941
9,959 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,203
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$153M
FY 2026, $6,854 per person
How people get to work
Adrian, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.9%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home2.4%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Adrian, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
723
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
18
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 5°F
30.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Adrian, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Adrian
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RushmoreCity | 6.8 mi | 0.3 |
| MagnoliaCity | 7 mi | 0.8 |
| LismoreCity | 8 mi | 0.3 |
| EllsworthCity | 8.9 mi | 0.7 |
| WilmontCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| KennethCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Little Rock, IACity | 13 mi | 1 |
| LuverneCity | 14 mi | 3.7 |
| LeotaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| BigelowCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| HardwickCity | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| WorthingtonCity | 17 mi | 8 |
| SteenCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| Rock Rapids, IACity | 18 mi | 4.2 |
| Sibley, IACity | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| EdgertonCity | 20 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Adrian, MN in?
- Adrian is in Nobles County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Adrian, MN?
- About 1,236 people live in Adrian, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Adrian?
- Nearby places include Rushmore (6.8 mi), Magnolia (7 mi), Lismore (8 mi), Ellsworth (8.9 mi), Wilmont (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023