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Bigelow

Minnesota · 223 residents (2025 est.) · 0.393 sq mi
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Bigelow has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,359. Population has grown 29% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Households here earn about 34% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
297
+29%since 2000
from 231 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
756 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 588 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
+25%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:223 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1882182482773071990201020202024Bigelow
2024297
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,359
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,853
+135%since 2000
from $15,227 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
+7%since 2010
from 0.394 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade18.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance15%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services9.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,545
+134%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.5%
−22.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
32.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+40.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(211)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(17)
Asian0.9%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.1%(44)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.7%(115)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino60.9%(181)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score59.8%(178)
Diversity Score
60
+213%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+110%since 2000
from 8.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 75.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.6%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
42.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
41.4%
+37.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−52.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2012
from 5.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
+29.2 ptssince 2017
from 65.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
45.0%
−18.0 ptssince 2016
from 63.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
53.5%
+16.6 ptssince 2016
from 36.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bigelow, Minnesota?

Bigelow, Minnesota has about 297 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bigelow, Minnesota?

The typical household in Bigelow, Minnesota earns about $58,359 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bigelow, Minnesota expensive?

In Bigelow, Minnesota, the typical rent is about $1,545 a month.

How educated are people in Bigelow, Minnesota?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bigelow, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bigelow, Minnesota?

About 11.9% of people in Bigelow, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bigelow, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Bigelow, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 50 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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