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Babbitt

Minnesota · 1,397 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 $46,452. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 273 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $73,800. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,397
−16%since 2000
from 1,670 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 16 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.8
+13%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Babbitt
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,452
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,229 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,101
+60%since 2000
from $18,853 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing9.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$655
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
18.2% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+19%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(1,313)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(11)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other3.4%(47)
Diversity Score11.9%(166)
Diversity Score
12
+1867%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+101%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 50.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.9%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Babbitt, Minnesota?

Babbitt, Minnesota has about 1,397 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Babbitt, Minnesota?

The typical household in Babbitt, Minnesota earns about $46,452 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 $73,800, and the typical rent is about $655 a month.

How educated are people in Babbitt, Minnesota?

About 17.6% 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 9.9% 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 165 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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