Demographics & People — Bemidji, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 15,490 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~15,800 |
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| Median Age | 30.0 |
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| Total Households | 6,455 |
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| Family Households | 3,027 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.15 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1637 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11,599 |
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| Black or African American | 499 |
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| Asian | 130 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 479 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 4,753 |
| German | 3,780 |
| Other groups | 2,894 |
| Norwegian | 2,256 |
| Irish | 1,278 |
| English | 996 |
| Swedish | 894 |
| French (except Basque) | 521 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 417 |
| Italian | 386 |
Language
| English Only | 13,820 |
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| Spanish | 132 |
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| Population 5+ | 14,469 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 825 |
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| Population 18+ | 12,332 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Bemidji, Minnesota.
