VinelandMN
A town of 674, settled in 1891.
Is Vineland a good place to live?
Vineland’s average trip to work is 6 minutes, below both the Minnesota town median (23 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Of the 274 Minnesota towns we compare, none has a higher share of children under 18 than Vineland. 14% of the land in Vineland is conserved, above both the Minnesota town median (4.7%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest park or preserve is Mille Lacs Kathio State Park, at 760 acres. Vineland has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Vineland stand out
Where Vineland beats most towns.
Vineland has shrunk 13% from 2010 to 2020
1,001 counted in 2010 and 869 in 2020.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts
Moving to Vineland: who provides what
Vineland is unincorporated, so Mille Lacs County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Vineland.
Vineland stands out in Minnesota and nationally, with more of its residents who live below the poverty line
38% of residents live below the poverty line in Vineland. Jobs based in Vineland grew to 1,673 in 2023, 606 more than in 2013. Vineland’s median household income is $53,000.
| Vineland | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 38% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 57% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Median household income | $53,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Vineland has four seasons and pleasant summers
Vineland has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Vineland is 80°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mille Lacs Kathio State Park | 0.2 mi | 760 |
| 2. White Fish Lake Wildlife Management Area | — | 58 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Compared with most of Minnesota and the rest of the country, more of Vineland’s adults smoke cigarettes
28% of Vineland adults smoke cigarettes. Among 272 Minnesota towns, just 1 have a higher share of adults who get no exercise outside work than Vineland. 41% of Vineland adults sleep under 7 hours.
| Vineland | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 14% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 16% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 12% | 14% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 11% | 14% |
| What stands out | Vineland | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5.9% | 8.5% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 28.5% | 8.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Vineland faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 52% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Mille Lacs Lake and 4 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Vineland. Close and well known come first.
8 mi LakeMille Lacs Lake17 mi Theme parkPaul Bunyan Land
in town MuseumMille Lacs Indian Museum
11 mi AttractionKenney Lake Overlook25 mi GardenNorthland ArboretumPhoto credits
Mille Lacs Lake: Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Mille Lacs Indian Museum: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kenney Lake Overlook: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
Everything we know about Vineland
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Vineland; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Vineland residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
674 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Questions about Vineland
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Vineland, MN a good place to live?
Vineland has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.