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Hibbing

Minnesota · 16,214 residents · 182.027 sq mi
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Hibbing has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,030. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $111,900. Households here earn about 36% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,214
−5%since 2000
from 17,071 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
89 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 94 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+4%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K16K17K18K18K1990201020202024Hibbing
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,030
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,346 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,930
+50%since 2000
from $18,561 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing5.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,900
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$580
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
31.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+32%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(16,541)
Black0.5%(79)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(116)
Asian0.3%(46)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(607)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(14,701)
Black1.4%(235)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(253)
Asian0.5%(77)
Other2.7%(437)
Diversity Score15.3%(2,478)
Diversity Score
15
+330%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+32%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.8%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−86.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hibbing, Minnesota?

Hibbing, Minnesota has about 16,214 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hibbing, Minnesota?

The typical household in Hibbing, Minnesota earns about $47,030 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hibbing, Minnesota expensive?

In Hibbing, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $111,900, and the typical rent is about $580 a month.

How educated are people in Hibbing, Minnesota?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hibbing, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hibbing, Minnesota?

About 14.4% of people in Hibbing, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hibbing, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Hibbing, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,832 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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