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Bellingham

Minnesota · 148 residents · 0.387 sq mi
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Bellingham has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,313. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 57 residents. 8% 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 $52,500. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
148
−28%since 2000
from 205 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
382 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 530 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+1%since 2000
from 47.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1331662002332661990201020202024Bellingham
2024146
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,313
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,061
+51%since 2000
from $15,888 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing7.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,500
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
19.4% rent
Afford Score
1.0
+28%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(204)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(139)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(3)
Asian2%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10%(15)
Diversity Score
10
+726%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+91%since 2000
from 9.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−91.1 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bellingham, Minnesota?

Bellingham, Minnesota has about 148 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bellingham, Minnesota?

The typical household in Bellingham, Minnesota earns about $50,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bellingham, Minnesota expensive?

In Bellingham, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $52,500.

How educated are people in Bellingham, Minnesota?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bellingham, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bellingham, Minnesota?

About 7.6% of people in Bellingham, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bellingham, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Bellingham, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 107 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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