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Bemidji

Minnesota · 13,431 residents · 17.44 sq mi
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Bemidji has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,475. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $119,300. At a median age of 27.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 27.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,431
+13%since 2000
from 11,917 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
770 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 683 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
27.1
−2%since 2000
from 27.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K15K16K1990201020202024Bemidji
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,475
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,072 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,599
+22%since 2000
from $15,264 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,300
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$568
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.1%
−24.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.2% in 2000
51.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+72%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(9,974)
Black0.7%(89)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(136)
Asian1.1%(131)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.4%(1,003)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(10,817)
Black1.1%(148)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(250)
Asian1.4%(186)
Other14.9%(2,002)
Diversity Score40.7%(5,468)
Diversity Score
41
+384%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
+25%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.7%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bemidji, Minnesota?

Bemidji, Minnesota has about 13,431 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bemidji, Minnesota?

The typical household in Bemidji, Minnesota earns about $31,475 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bemidji, Minnesota expensive?

In Bemidji, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $119,300, and the typical rent is about $568 a month.

How educated are people in Bemidji, Minnesota?

About 29.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bemidji, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bemidji, Minnesota?

About 23.0% of people in Bemidji, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bemidji, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Bemidji, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,186 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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