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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Duluth

Minnesota · 86,918 residents · 71.658 sq mi
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Duluth has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,766. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $80,700. Households here earn about 28% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

86,918
+2%since 1990
from 85,493 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,213 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 1,193 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.4
+4%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
84K85K86K87K87K1990201020202024Duluth
202487K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,766
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,370 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,969
+52%since 1990
from $12,484 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.5%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$80,700
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$444
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $312 in 1990
US average: $602
64.1%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 64.4% in 1990
35.9% rent
2.4
+23%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(81,809)
Black1%(843)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(488)
Asian1%(833)
Diversity Score11.7%(10,037)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(80,043)
Black1.6%(1,389)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(921)
Asian1.1%(989)
Diversity Score9.6%(8,372)
10
−18%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.2%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 22.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.7%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 81.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.3%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.8 min
−29%since 1990
from 15.2 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 Duluth, Minnesota?

Duluth, Minnesota has about 86,918 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Duluth, Minnesota?

The typical household in Duluth, Minnesota earns about $33,766 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Duluth, Minnesota expensive?

In Duluth, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $80,700, and the typical rent is about $444 a month.

How educated are people in Duluth, Minnesota?

About 28.2% of adults age 25 and over in Duluth, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Duluth, Minnesota?

About 15.5% of people in Duluth, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Duluth, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Duluth, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,425 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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