Total Population
199,707
Population
Growth Rate
-0.05%
Median Age
42
Diversity Index
24.800
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11
St. Louis County, MN
County Seat: Duluth
St. Louis County in northeastern Minnesota stretches from the international port city of Duluth to the Canadian border. It encompasses much of the eastern Iron Range, including Hibbing and the Quad Cities (Eveleth, Gilbert, Mountain Iron, Virginia) plus Ely, a popular gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Major industries include mining, wood and paper products, shipping/transportation, health care and tourism. The region offers convenient access to air, rail, seaway and highway transportation. It features excellent K-12 and higher education, a thriving medical community and outstanding recreational opportunities.
| Year | Population | Households | Average Household Size | Average Household Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 200,418 | 85,856 | 2.23 | $59,085 |
| 2020 | 201,931 | 86,828 | 2.22 | $67,387 |
Source: Northland Connection, ESRI
Population
Housing & Income
Households
86,699
Total Housing Units
104,414
Owner Occupied
59,952
Renter Occupied
26,747
Vacant
17,715
Median Home Value
$277,849
Average Home Value
$320,327
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.96%
Income Projection
Median Household
$63,901 $74,355
Average Household
$87,506 $100,711
Per Capita
$38,122 $44,116
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11
Workforce
Total Businesses
8,641
Total Employed
122,636
Workers 16+
95,204
2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
976
Employed
28,711
2024 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
1,082
Employed
13,751
2024 Public Administration
Businesses
568
Employed
11,052
2024 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
670
Employed
10,769
2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
465
Employed
8,302
2024 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
1,249
Employed
7,940
Some
High School
4,540
Graduated
High School
31,448
Associates
Degree
20,518
Bachelor's
Degree
29,147
Graduate
Degree
17,220
Average Commute Time
20 min.
Resident Commuters
85,788
Non-Resident Commuters
4,976
Drive Alone
73,411
Carpooled
7,250
Public
1,564
Work At Home
7,874
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11
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