Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Babbitt, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,393

Median Agei

54.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.9%1,308

Hispanic/Latino

4.8%67

Two or More

0.9%13

Asian

0.3%4

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.9%52

High School Diploma

24.1%258

Some College (<1 yr)

7.6%81

Some College (1+ yr)

19.1%204

Associate's Degree

19.3%207

Bachelor's Degree

10.8%116

Master's Degree

6.1%65

HS or Higher

91.9%

BA or Higher

16.9%

Graduate+

6.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$102,300

Median Renti

$737

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

87.4%569

Renter-Occupied

12.6%82

Total Units

825

Homeownership

87.4%

Vacancy Rate

21.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

9%51

$50K–$100K

39.4%224

$100K–$150K

29.2%166

$150K–$200K

13.9%79

$200K–$300K

6.2%35

$300K–$500K

2.1%12

$500K–$1M

0.4%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

4.4%36

2000–2009

4.4%36

1990–1999

0.6%5

1980–1989

2.2%18

1970–1979

13.7%113

1960–1969

19.4%160

1950–1959

52.1%430

1940–1949

0.7%6

1939 or earlier

2.5%21

Heating Fuel

Fuel Oil

54.5%355

Bottled/LP Gas

30.1%196

Wood

7.1%46

Electricity

5.4%35

Other

1.7%11

Utility Gas

0.8%5

No Fuel

0.5%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,875

Mean Household Incomei

$69,251

Per Capita Incomei

$34,390

Poverty Ratei

10.2%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

645

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.8%38

$10K–$15K

4.1%27

$15K–$20K

1.4%9

$20K–$25K

7.5%49

$25K–$30K

2.2%14

$30K–$35K

8.9%58

$35K–$40K

7.2%47

$40K–$45K

2.6%17

$45K–$50K

4.3%28

$50K–$60K

8.3%54

$60K–$75K

14.7%96

$75K–$100K

5.7%37

$100K–$125K

12.7%83

$125K–$150K

6.6%43

$150K–$200K

5.1%33

$200K+

2.8%18

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers13 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

352.5%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

599

Avg. Commutei

33.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

614

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

160(13.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.3%Insured

0.7%Uninsured