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Babbitt

Minnesota · 1,670 residents · 105.951 sq mi
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Babbitt has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,229. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $44,300. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,670
+7%since 1990
from 1,562 in 1990
1990 – 2025
16 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 15 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.8
−4%since 1990
from 48.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Babbitt
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,229
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,708 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,853
+82%since 1990
from $10,380 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.1%
−7.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$44,300
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$409
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $350 in 1990
US average: $602
89.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 88.3% in 1990
10.7% rent
1.3
+5%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(1,555)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.1%(17)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,651)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score0.6%(10)
1
−46%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.9%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.0%
+10.3 ptssince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.9 min
−28%since 1990
from 22.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Babbitt, Minnesota?

Babbitt, Minnesota has about 1,670 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Babbitt, Minnesota?

The typical household in Babbitt, Minnesota earns about $33,229 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Babbitt, Minnesota expensive?

In Babbitt, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $44,300, and the typical rent is about $409 a month.

How educated are people in Babbitt, Minnesota?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Babbitt, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Babbitt, Minnesota?

About 6.1% of people in Babbitt, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Babbitt, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Babbitt, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 108 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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