Demographics & People — Barnum, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 491 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~500 |
| Median Age | 48.9 |
| Total Households | 225 |
| Family Households | 137 |
| Average Household Size | 2.15 |
| Diversity Index | 0.021 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 466 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 138 |
| Swedish | 108 |
| German | 82 |
| Norwegian | 80 |
| Polish | 40 |
| Finnish | 36 |
| Other groups | 35 |
| Irish | 27 |
| Scandinavian | 16 |
| English | 13 |
Language
| English Only | 471 |
| Spanish | 0 |
| Population 5+ | 475 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 35 |
| Population 18+ | 371 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 10.8% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Barnum, Minnesota.