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Dassel, MN
City in Meeker County, Minnesota.
Population
1,358
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
807
ZIP codes
0
Dassel and its ZIP codes
Dassel at a glance
- Dassel is about 11 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,946 a year, 33% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $236,800 (28% below Minnesota) and median rent is $866 a month.
Local data for Dassel, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dassel, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,946
Poverty rate
13.3%
Median home value
$236,800
Median rent
$866/mo
Homeownership
71.4%
Bachelor's or higher
23.0%
Median age
44.1
Average commute
24.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (429), Swedish Americans (189), Norwegian Americans (137).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Meeker County. PPP loans are for Dassel.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,178
7,838 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,767
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$165M
FY 2026, $7,064 per person
How people get to work
Dassel, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.8%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.1%
Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dassel, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
451
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
26
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 2°F
28.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dassel, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Dassel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DarwinCity | 4.6 mi | 2 |
| CokatoCity | 6.5 mi | 1.6 |
| KingstonCity | 7.7 mi | 0.6 |
| LitchfieldCity | 10 mi | 4.5 |
| Howard LakeCity | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| Silver LakeCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Cedar MillsCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| HutchinsonCity | 14 mi | 8.5 |
| South HavenCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| WinstedCity | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| AnnandaleCity | 16 mi | 3.2 |
| KimballCity | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| WatkinsCity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| WaverlyCity | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| FairhavenCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| BiscayCity | 18 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dassel, MN in?
- Dassel is in Meeker County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Dassel, MN?
- About 1,358 people live in Dassel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dassel?
- Nearby places include Darwin (4.6 mi), Cokato (6.5 mi), Kingston (7.7 mi), Litchfield (10 mi), Howard Lake (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023