CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Barnum

Minnesota · 620 residents · 1.009 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Duluth metro area
Compare
The short version

Barnum has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,813. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $107,100. The poverty rate of 21.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
620
+18%since 2000
from 525 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
614 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 520 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+19%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4685386086777471990201020202024Barnum
2024503
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,813
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,518 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,681
+69%since 2000
from $14,621 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,100
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$738
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $303 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
35.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+18%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Barnum on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(510)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.5%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(556)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(11)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other6.1%(38)
Diversity Score20.3%(126)
Diversity Score
20
+4061%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+60%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−13.9 ptssince 2011
from 16.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Barnum

Greenwood
Pop 560
Bradley Junction
Pop 631
Vernon
Pop 755
Hampton
Pop 502
Places similar to Barnum
Head to head

Compare Barnum to nearby cities

BARNUM VS
Cloquet
Income$61,367+16%
Home value$212,700+99%
Population12,399+1949%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BARNUM VS
Hermantown
Income$90,849+72%
Home value$382,300+257%
Population10,110+1571%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BARNUM VS
Superior
Income$64,216+22%
Home value$180,400+68%
Population26,397+4263%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BARNUM VS
Duluth
Income$68,807+30%
Home value$242,700+127%
Population88,330+14500%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Barnum, Minnesota?

Barnum, Minnesota has about 620 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barnum, Minnesota?

The typical household in Barnum, Minnesota earns about $52,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barnum, Minnesota expensive?

In Barnum, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $107,100, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Barnum, Minnesota?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Barnum, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barnum, Minnesota?

About 21.2% of people in Barnum, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barnum, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Barnum, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 109 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Minnesota
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Barnum with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →