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Biwabik

Minnesota · 961 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 $47,407. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $81,300. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
961
+1%since 2000
from 954 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
110 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 109 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+12%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5427118801K1K1990201020202024Biwabik
2024966
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,407
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,359 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,909
+103%since 2000
from $16,182 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$643
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $318 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
17.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+17%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(931)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.3%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(879)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other3.3%(31)
Diversity Score10.8%(104)
Diversity Score
11
+3942%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+83%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.6%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
41.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Biwabik, Minnesota?

Biwabik, Minnesota has about 961 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Biwabik, Minnesota?

The typical household in Biwabik, Minnesota earns about $47,407 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 $81,300, and the typical rent is about $643 a month.

How educated are people in Biwabik, Minnesota?

About 28.4% 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 8.6% 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 136 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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