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Babbitt

Minnesota · 1,475 residents · 105.951 sq mi
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Babbitt has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,500. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $74,200. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,475
−12%since 2000
from 1,670 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
14 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 16 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.1
+9%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Babbitt
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,229 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,372
+19%since 2000
from $18,853 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing15.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,200
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.9%
−52.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
14.9% rent
Vacancy rate
17.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+48%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,651)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.6%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,447)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0.7%(10)
Diversity Score2.3%(35)
Diversity Score
2
+288%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+39%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.1%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
54.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.0%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Babbitt, Minnesota?

Babbitt, Minnesota has about 1,475 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Babbitt, Minnesota?

The typical household in Babbitt, Minnesota earns about $37,500 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 $74,200, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Babbitt, Minnesota?

About 7.1% 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 9.8% of people in Babbitt, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Babbitt, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Babbitt, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 87 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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