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Bagley

Minnesota · 1,310 residents (2025 est.) · 2.148 sq mi
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Bagley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,896. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $138,600. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 50% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,248
+1%since 2000
from 1,235 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
581 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 575 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.4
+6%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,310 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Bagley
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,896
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,264
+109%since 2000
from $15,472 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
+12%since 2010
from 0.431 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,600
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
45.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.2%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+68%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(1,084)
Black0.7%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(8)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(61)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(952)
Black1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(30)
Asian3.8%(48)
Other16.4%(205)
Diversity Score48.6%(607)
Diversity Score
49
+891%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+40%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 51.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.2%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2012
from 28.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.3%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.9%
+19.0 ptssince 2017
from 59.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bagley, Minnesota?

Bagley, Minnesota has about 1,248 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bagley, Minnesota?

The typical household in Bagley, Minnesota earns about $44,896 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bagley, Minnesota expensive?

In Bagley, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $138,600, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Bagley, Minnesota?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bagley, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bagley, Minnesota?

About 17.7% of people in Bagley, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bagley, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Bagley, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 140 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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