Demographics & People — Duluth, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 86,863 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~87,600 |
| Median Age | 35.2 |
| Total Households | 37,150 |
| Family Households | 18,174 |
| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1378 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76,349 |
| Black or African American | 2,236 |
| Asian | 1,552 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,172 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 19,795 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 19,424 |
| Norwegian | 11,724 |
| Other groups | 10,790 |
| Irish | 8,967 |
| Swedish | 8,439 |
| English | 5,954 |
| Finnish | 5,463 |
| Polish | 4,988 |
| Italian | 2,971 |
Language
| English Only | 78,439 |
| Spanish | 1,217 |
| Population 5+ | 82,300 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 4,496 |
| Population 18+ | 71,565 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 13.2% |
| 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 Duluth, Minnesota.