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Biwabik

Minnesota · 954 residents · 8.76 sq mi
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Biwabik has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,359. Population has declined 13% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $41,500. With a median age of 41.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 40% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

954
−13%since 1990
from 1,097 in 1990
1990 – 2025
109 / sq mi
−13%since 1990
from 125 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.5
+6%since 1990
from 39.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5427118801K1K1990201020202024Biwabik
2024966
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,359
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,182
+56%since 1990
from $10,398 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.0%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$41,500
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$318
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $271 in 1990
US average: $602
82.8%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 82.0% in 1990
17.2% rent
1.5
+24%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,084)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.6%(39)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(931)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score0.3%(3)
0
−93%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.0%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.5%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 80.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.1 min
−42%since 1990
from 19.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Biwabik, Minnesota?

Biwabik, Minnesota has about 954 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Biwabik, Minnesota?

The typical household in Biwabik, Minnesota earns about $28,359 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Biwabik, Minnesota expensive?

In Biwabik, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $41,500, and the typical rent is about $318 a month.

How educated are people in Biwabik, Minnesota?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Biwabik, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Biwabik, Minnesota?

About 17.0% of people in Biwabik, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Biwabik, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Biwabik, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 143 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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