Community Profile
Nimrod
Population Demographics
As of 2026 the population of Nimrod is 87. The population is expected to grow to 88 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.23%.
The median age of Nimrod residents is 44.
The diversity index of Nimrod is 6.7, meaning that there is a 7% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
Housing and Income
The average household income in Nimrod is $63,750 and projected to be $73,869 in 2031. Per capita income is $31,508, projected to be $36,935 in 2031. 4.6% of households – 4 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $662,004 and the average disposable income is $49,520.
There are 56 housing units in Nimrod; 38 are owner-occupied, 5 are rented, and 13 are vacant. The average home value is $222,105, with 3 homes built in 2010 or later, and 21 built in 1939 or earlier.
Business and Workforce
There are 4 businesses in Nimrod, employing 13 workers and pulling from a labor force of 36 age 16 and above. 16 workers commute into Nimrod from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
20 residents both live and work in/around Nimrod. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 0% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 32 drive alone, 0 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 0 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 4 residents work from home.
27 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 10 have associates degrees, 7 have bachelor’s degrees, and 3 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Leading Employers
| Business Name | Employees |
|---|---|
| GLOEGE'S NORTHERN SUN CANOE | 4 |
| J & J BAR & GRILL | 4 |
| WADENA COUNTY GARAGE | 4 |
| NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT | 3 |
| CROW WING APPRAISAL SVC | 1 |
| FRAME'S AUTO | 1 |
| NIMROD COMMUNITY SENIOR CTR | 1 |
Workers Comp and Unemployment
| Employment | 2010 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian Employed | 89.7% | 92.1% |
| Civilian Unemployed | 10.3% | 7.9% |
Transportation
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09