Duluth, MN-WI

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

291,325

0.708% 1-year growth

2021 Median Age

41.5

0.24% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

12.7%

0.882% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$62,184

5.88% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$168,000

3.26% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

140,401

0.339% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Duluth, MN-WI had a population of 291k people with a median age of 41.5 and a median household income of $62,184. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Duluth, MN-WI grew from 289,276 to 291,325, a 0.708% increase and its median household income grew from $58,729 to $62,184, a 5.88% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Duluth, MN-WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.09%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.95%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.58%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.01%).

None of the households in Duluth, MN-WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99% of the residents in Duluth, MN-WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Duluth, MN-WI are University of Minnesota-Duluth (2,564 degrees awarded in 2021), The College of Saint Scholastica (1,478 degrees), and Lake Superior College (950 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Duluth, MN-WI was $168,000, and the homeownership rate was 72.9%.

Most people in Duluth, MN-WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Duluth, MN-WI was 2 cars per household.

Duluth, MN-WI borders Grand Rapids, MN.

About the photo: Duluth, MN, from Observation Hill

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Population & Diversity

Duluth, MN-WI is home to a population of 291k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.1% of Duluth, MN-WI residents were born outside of the country (6.13k people).

In 2021, there were 29.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (263k people) in Duluth, MN-WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.01k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 5.68k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%

2021 Citizenship

99.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99% of Duluth, MN-WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Duluth, MN-WI was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Duluth, MN-WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Duluth, MN-WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
263k ± 233
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
9.01k ± 609
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
5.68k ± 387

1.83%

Hispanic Population

5.33k people

1.83% of the people in Duluth, MN-WI are hispanic (5.33k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Duluth, MN-WI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
138,985 ± 12,799 people
India
54,582 ± 8,082 people
Somalia
40,392 ± 5,662 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota and Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 138,985 Minnesota and Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 54,582 and Somalia with 40,392.

Foreign-Born Population

2.1%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.13k people

2.16%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.25k people

As of 2021, 2.1% of Duluth, MN-WI residents (6.13k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Duluth, MN-WI was 2.16%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Duluth, MN-WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
7,249 ± 367
Gulf War (2001-)
3,523 ± 383
Gulf War (1990s)
2,334 ± 281

Duluth, MN-WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.06 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Duluth, MN-WI employs 140k people. The largest industries in Duluth, MN-WI are Health Care & Social Assistance (27,003 people), Retail Trade (16,118 people), and Educational Services (13,728 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($88,946), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($76,875), and Utilities ($76,654).

Males in Minnesota have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,287. The income inequality in Minnesota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.459, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

140k

2021 Value

± 2,188

−0.339%

1 Year decline

± 2.27%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Duluth, MN-WI declined at a rate of −0.339%, from 141k employees to 140k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Duluth, MN-WI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (14,776 people), Sales & Related Occupations (12,203 people), and Management Occupations (11,681 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Duluth, MN-WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Minnesota and Wisconsin (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

140k

2021 Value

± 2,188

−0.339%

1 Year decline

± 2.27%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Duluth, MN-WI declined at a rate of −0.339%, from 141k employees to 140k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Duluth, MN-WI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (27,003 people), Retail Trade (16,118 people), and Educational Services (13,728 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Duluth, MN-WI, though some of these residents may live in Duluth, MN-WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,962

Median earning men ± $1,169

$32,271

Median earning women ± $724

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($79,321), Public Administration ($64,150), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($63,553).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($55,568), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,011), and Public Administration ($49,191).

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

2,542
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,637
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
1,398
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$3.03M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$1.47M
Manufacturing
$1.02M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota and Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota and Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $66.1B, followed by Other foodstuffs ($59.9B) and Machinery ($54.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Minnesota and Wisconsin products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Minnesota and Wisconsin.

$333B

2020 Value in Minnesota

$636B

Projected 2050 Value in Minnesota

91% growth

$348B

2020 Value in Wisconsin

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Wisconsin

76.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Minnesota trade was $333B. This is expected to increase 91% to $636B by 2050.

Comparatively, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $348B. This is expected to increase 76.2% to $614B by 2050.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota and Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$49.8B
Texas
$24.1B
California
$23.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota and Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $49.8B, followed by Texas with $24.1B and California and $23.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Minnesota and Wisconsin shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota and Wisconsin went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith, Ron Johnson, and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota and Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Minnesota and Wisconsin is currently represented by 16 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Duluth, MN-WI. Showing the available data for Minnesota and Wisconsin.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50.9%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (47.1%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.12%)
Independent and Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Minnesota and Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Minnesota and Wisconsin

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Amy Klobuchar

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2007
The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the Democratic Party (United States)|U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.

Tina Smith

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.

Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith, Ron Johnson, and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Minnesota and Wisconsin.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Minnesota and Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Minnesota and Wisconsin

Minnesota and Wisconsin is currently represented by 16 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Minnesota and Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Duluth, MN-WI awarded 6,561 degrees. The student population of Duluth, MN-WI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 10,226 male students and 14,027 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Duluth, MN-WI are White (5,414 and 84.3%), followed by Two or More Races (232 and 3.61%), Hispanic or Latino (206 and 3.21%), and Asian (196 and 3.05%).

The largest universities in Duluth, MN-WI by number of degrees awarded are University of Minnesota-Duluth (2,564 and 39.1%), The College of Saint Scholastica (1,478 and 22.5%), and Lake Superior College (950 and 14.5%).

The most popular majors in Duluth, MN-WI are Liberal Arts & Sciences (619 and 9.43%), Registered Nursing (541 and 8.25%), and General Psychology (246 and 3.75%).

The median tuition costs in Duluth, MN-WI are $38,750 for private four year colleges, and $9,478 and $15,913 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Duluth, MN-WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 24,253 (42.2% men and 57.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 24,253 students enrolled in Duluth, MN-WI, 42.2% men and 57.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 18,956 records, of which 58.9% were women and 41.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
358 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
243 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
238 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Duluth, MN-WI was Registered Nursing with 358 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Duluth, MN-WI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Minnesota-Duluth
2,564 degrees awarded
The College of Saint Scholastica
1,478 degrees awarded
Lake Superior College
950 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Minnesota-Duluth with 2,564 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,663 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Duluth, MN-WI, which is 0.683 times less than the 3,898 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,414 degrees mean that there were 23.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 232 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($38,750) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,525) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,150) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Measure

In 2021, 0.76% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.768% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.48M), Some college (2.01M), and Bachelors Degree (1.92M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Duluth, MN-WI was $168,000 in 2021, which is 0.686 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $162,700 to $168,000, a 3.26% increase. The homeownership rate in Duluth, MN-WI is 72.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Duluth, MN-WI have an average commute time of 20.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Duluth, MN-WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Duluth, MN-WI is $62,184. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Duluth, MN-WI was Scott County, MN with a value of $109,031, followed by Carver County, MN and Washington County, MN, with respective values of $107,890 and $102,258.

Housing

Property

$168,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$1,843

$89,668

Median Property Taxes

±$1,672

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Duluth, MN-WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Duluth, MN-WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.9%

Homeownership

2021

63.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.9% of the housing units in Duluth, MN-WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Duluth, MN-WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Duluth, MN-WI was Scott County, MN with a value of $109,031, followed by Carver County, MN and Washington County, MN, with respective values of $107,890 and $102,258.

The following map shows all of the counties in Duluth, MN-WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$62,184

Median Household Income

± $1,146

123k

Number of Households

± 2,053

In 2021, the median household income of the 123k households in Duluth, MN-WI grew to $62,184 from the previous year's value of $58,729.

The following chart displays the households in Duluth, MN-WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Duluth, MN-WI is from Minnesota and Wisconsin.

0.459

2021 Wage GINI in Minnesota

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Minnesota

0.443

2021 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2021, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.234% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Minnesota in comparison to the national average.

In the same year, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.443 and income inequality had a 0.429% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.478, meaning wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Minnesota and Wisconsin across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.6%)
Carpooled (7.82%)
Worked At Home (7.03%)

In 2021, 78.6% of workers in Duluth, MN-WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.82%) and those who worked at home (7.03%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Duluth, MN-WI have a shorter commute time (20.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.88% of the workforce in Duluth, MN-WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Duluth, MN-WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Duluth, MN-WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Duluth, MN-WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Duluth, MN-WI (35.7k out of 280k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Duluth, MN-WI is White, followed by Native American and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.8% of the population of Duluth, MN-WI has health coverage, with 50.8% on employee plans, 15.9% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 1.65% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see 1102 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.34% decrease from the previous year (1117 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1322 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 343 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Wisconsin see 1255 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.947% decrease from the previous year (1267 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1395 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 441 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota and Wisconsin.

1,102 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Minnesota

1,255 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wisconsin

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see an average of 1,102 patients per year. This represents a 1.34% decrease from the previous year (1,117 patients).

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see an average of 1,255 patients per year. This represents a 0.947% decrease from the previous year (1,267 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Minnesota and Wisconsin in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.5% under 18 years, 20.9% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.21%

Uninsured

50.8%

Employer Coverage

15.9%

Medicaid

14.2%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

1.65%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Duluth, MN-WI grew by 2.71% from 4.1% to 4.21%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Duluth, MN-WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.