Population 6,739 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Congdon Park
Household size in Congdon Park
| Period | Congdon Park | Duluth | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.24 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.31 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.29 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.27 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.15 | +0.03 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Congdon Park average 2.61 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Duluth overall, where it has 2.27 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.46, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Congdon Park
| Period | Congdon Park | Duluth | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.4 | 36.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.6 | 37.7 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.1 | 37.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.0 | 37.9 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.4 | +1.1 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Congdon Park is young: half of its residents are under 34.0, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults and children. The median age has dropped from 35.4 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Congdon Park
| Period | Congdon Park | Duluth | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 10.4% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 9.1% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 8.1% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.1% of households in Congdon Park, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Congdon Park
Renters in Congdon Park
| Period | Congdon Park | Duluth | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2% | 35.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.5% | 36.0% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.2% | 35.8% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.6% | 36.6% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Congdon Park than nationally: 42.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 39.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the north. The renter share has risen 5.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Congdon Park
| Period | Congdon Park | Duluth | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 9.0% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 7.2% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 7.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.9% of homes in Congdon Park are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Congdon Park
| Period | Congdon Park | Duluth | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1948 | 1955 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1948 | 1956 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1948 | 1956 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1951 | 1959 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Congdon Park is a place of older homes: half were built before 1951, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1948 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Congdon Park
| Period | Congdon Park | Duluth | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,056 | $792 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,044 | $857 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,308 | $962 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,853 | $1,407 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$797 | +$616 | +$522 | +$606 |
The median renter in Congdon Park pays $1,853 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $797 a month from 2006–10, a 75% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 34.2% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Congdon Park
Bachelor's degrees in Congdon Park
| Period | Congdon Park | Duluth | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 56.3% | 32.2% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 67.4% | 37.5% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 67.8% | 42.9% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.1 pts | +10.0 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Congdon Park is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (67.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 12.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Congdon Park
| Period | Congdon Park | Duluth | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.5% | 92.8% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.5% | 93.8% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.9% | 94.8% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.2% | 95.4% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +2.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Congdon Park: 98.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Congdon Park
| Period | Congdon Park | Duluth | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 7.9% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 7.7% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.6% | 4.0% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Congdon Park has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Congdon Park compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Congdon Park | 2.61 | 34.0 | 3.1% | 42.6% | 4.9% | 1951 | $1,853 | 67.8% | 98.2% | 2.5% |
| East Hillside | 2.04 | 27.8 | 8.2% | 73.9% | 8.0% | 1941 | $1,265 | 45.0% | 96.7% | 4.3% |
| Kenwood-Duluth | 2.27 | 33.3 | 7.1% | 34.0% | 5.7% | 1981 | $1,527 | 49.4% | 94.4% | 5.4% |
| Woodlands-Pleasantview | 2.47 | 40.4 | 7.1% | 10.7% | 4.2% | 1953 | $1,561 | 57.9% | 96.4% | 2.7% |
| Lakeside-Lester Park | 2.45 | 39.8 | 4.7% | 14.5% | 13.0% | 1953 | $2,265 | 52.0% | 97.3% | 1.0% |
| Downtown Duluth | 1.71 | 34.5 | 15.3% | 83.7% | 14.3% | 1951 | $725 | 26.8% | 90.4% | 14.7% |
| Duluth Heights | 2.21 | 39.6 | 7.9% | 40.5% | 4.7% | 1985 | $1,402 | 37.4% | 98.5% | 3.9% |
| West End | 2.23 | 31.9 | 14.3% | 54.3% | 6.3% | 1943 | $947 | 26.2% | 95.2% | 8.4% |
| Downtown | 2.12 | 37.1 | 12.2% | 69.8% | 9.2% | 1947 | $859 | 24.8% | 93.8% | 3.7% |
| Central Park | 2.22 | 37.1 | 9.8% | 26.0% | 8.2% | 1953 | $1,082 | 34.3% | 96.2% | 1.3% |
| Spirit Valley-Denfeld-Norton Park | 2.17 | 41.5 | 10.9% | 30.2% | 6.4% | 1948 | $926 | 29.8% | 95.3% | 3.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Congdon Park. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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