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.

Biwabik, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

966

Median Agei

45.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97.2%939

Two or More

2.1%20

Hispanic/Latino

0.6%6

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.3%2

High School Diploma

21.6%151

Some College (<1 yr)

7.9%55

Some College (1+ yr)

19.1%134

Associate's Degree

18.4%129

Bachelor's Degree

19.3%135

Master's Degree

9.6%67

Professional Degree

1.7%12

Doctorate

0.3%2

HS or Higher

98.1%

BA or Higher

30.9%

Graduate+

11.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$111,200

Median Renti

$749

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

81.2%341

Renter-Occupied

18.8%79

Total Units

505

Homeownership

81.2%

Vacancy Rate

16.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.9%37

$50K–$100K

28.2%96

$100K–$150K

29.9%102

$150K–$200K

15.2%52

$200K–$300K

12.9%44

$300K–$500K

1.5%5

$500K–$1M

1.5%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%3

2010–2019

8.3%42

2000–2009

5.3%27

1990–1999

4.4%22

1980–1989

2.8%14

1970–1979

7.1%36

1960–1969

6.3%32

1950–1959

22.8%115

1940–1949

4.2%21

1939 or earlier

38.2%193

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.2%320

Electricity

15.2%64

Bottled/LP Gas

5%21

Fuel Oil

3.6%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$67,917

Mean Household Incomei

$78,463

Per Capita Incomei

$35,336

Poverty Ratei

8.1%

Unemploymenti

5.8%

Labor Forcei

452

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.5%19

$10K–$15K

2.9%12

$15K–$20K

2.1%9

$20K–$25K

3.3%14

$25K–$30K

7.9%33

$30K–$35K

0.7%3

$35K–$40K

1.4%6

$40K–$45K

1.7%7

$45K–$50K

2.6%11

$50K–$60K

14.3%60

$60K–$75K

15.7%66

$75K–$100K

14%59

$100K–$125K

13.3%56

$125K–$150K

7.6%32

$150K–$200K

3.6%15

$200K+

4.3%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

Project Based Section 83 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

10.1%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

410

Avg. Commutei

18 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

426

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

48(6.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97%Insured

3%Uninsured