Duluth, MN-WI

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2022 Population
291,491
0.057% 1-year growth
2022 Median Age
41.7
0.482% 1-year increase
2022 Poverty Rate
13%
2.26% 1-year increase
2022 Median Household Income
$67,612
8.73% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$193,600
15.2% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
140,396
0.00356% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Duluth, MN-WI had a population of 291k people with a median age of 41.7 and a median household income of $67,612. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Duluth, MN-WI grew from 291,325 to 291,491, a 0.057% increase and its median household income grew from $62,184 to $67,612, a 8.73% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Duluth, MN-WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.57%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.83%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.52%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.904%).

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.

99.2% of the residents in Duluth, MN-WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Duluth, MN-WI are University of Minnesota-Duluth (2,468 degrees awarded in 2022), The College of Saint Scholastica (1,464 degrees), and Minnesota North College (1,031 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Duluth, MN-WI was $193,600, and the homeownership rate was 73%.

Most people in Duluth, MN-WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Duluth, MN-WI was 2 cars per household.

Duluth, MN-WI borders Grand Rapids, MN.

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Population & Diversity

Duluth, MN-WI is home to a population of 291k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.88% of Duluth, MN-WI residents were born outside of the country (5.48k people).

In 2022, there were 25.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (263k people) in Duluth, MN-WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.4k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 5.34k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.2%
2022 Citizenship
99%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.2% of Duluth, MN-WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Duluth, MN-WI was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Duluth, MN-WI
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    263k ± 311
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    10.4k ± 620
  3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    5.34k ± 356
1.86%
Hispanic Population
5.43k people

In 2022, there were 25.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (263k people) in Duluth, MN-WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.4k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 5.34k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

1.86% of the people in Duluth, MN-WI are hispanic (5.43k people).

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    138,112 ± 12,740 people
  2. India
    53,313 ± 7,980 people
  3. Somalia
    39,574 ± 5,675 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota and Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 138,112 Minnesota and Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 53,313 and Somalia with 39,574.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.88%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
5.48k people
2.1%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
6.13k people

As of 2022, 1.88% of Duluth, MN-WI residents (5.48k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Duluth, MN-WI was 2.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    7,016 ± 376
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    3,468 ± 348
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    2,396 ± 332

Duluth, MN-WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.02 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Duluth, MN-WI employs 140k people. The largest industries in Duluth, MN-WI are Health Care & Social Assistance (26,633 people), Retail Trade (16,877 people), and Educational Services (13,502 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($101,852), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($84,478), and Utilities ($80,536).

Males in Minnesota have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $68,089. The income inequality in Minnesota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

140k
2022 Value
± 2,268
−0.00356%
1 Year decline
± 2.24%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Duluth, MN-WI declined at a rate of −0.00356%, from 140k employees to 140k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Duluth, MN-WI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (14,242 people), Sales & Related Occupations (12,251 people), and Management Occupations (11,986 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Duluth, MN-WI.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

140k
2022 Value
± 2,268
−0.00356%
1 Year decline
± 2.24%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Duluth, MN-WI declined at a rate of −0.00356%, from 140k employees to 140k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Duluth, MN-WI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (26,633 people), Retail Trade (16,877 people), and Educational Services (13,502 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$52,112
Median earning men ± $1,144
$35,462
Median earning women ± $835

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($88,820), Public Administration ($68,342), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($68,314).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,583), Public Administration ($52,421), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($50,735).

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 2,542
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 1,637
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. 1,398
    Retail Trade

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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.

US Senators from Minnesota and Wisconsin

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Amy Klobuchar
Senator from Minnesota1
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 Minnesota2
Assumed office on January 3, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.
Ron Johnson
Senator from Wisconsin3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Tammy Baldwin
Senator from Wisconsin1
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.

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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.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Duluth, MN-WI awarded 6,777 degrees. The student population of Duluth, MN-WI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 10,470 male students and 13,663 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Duluth, MN-WI are White (5,577 and 84%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (267 and 4.02%), Two or More Races (232 and 3.49%), and Black or African American (176 and 2.65%).

The largest universities in Duluth, MN-WI by number of degrees awarded are University of Minnesota-Duluth (2,468 and 36.4%), The College of Saint Scholastica (1,464 and 21.6%), and Minnesota North College (1,031 and 15.2%).

The most popular majors in Duluth, MN-WI are Liberal Arts & Sciences (720 and 10.6%), Registered Nursing (451 and 6.65%), and General Psychology (276 and 4.07%).

The median tuition costs in Duluth, MN-WI are $38,750 for private four year colleges, and $6,535 and $14,108 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in Duluth, MN-WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 24,133 (43.4% men and 56.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 24,133 students enrolled in Duluth, MN-WI, 43.4% men and 56.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 18,539 records, of which 57.7% were women and 42.3% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 279 degrees awarded
  2. 263 degrees awarded
  3. 213 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Duluth, MN-WI was Registered Nursing with 279 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 2,468 degrees awarded
  2. 1,464 degrees awarded
  3. 1,031 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Minnesota-Duluth with 2,468 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 2,668 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Duluth, MN-WI, which is 0.649 times less than the 4,109 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,577 degrees mean that there were 20.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 267 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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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 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,488) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,275) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.785% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.79% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.48M), Some college (1.99M), and Bachelors Degree (1.96M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Duluth, MN-WI was $193,600 in 2022, which is 0.687 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $168,000 to $193,600, a 15.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Duluth, MN-WI is 73%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Duluth, MN-WI have an average commute time of 20.4 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 $67,612. In 2022, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Duluth, MN-WI was Scott County, MN with a value of $118,268, followed by Carver County, MN and Washington County, MN, with respective values of $116,308 and $110,828.

Property

$193,600
Median Property Value 2022
±$2,778
$90,118
Median Property Taxes
±$1,630

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.

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Rent vs Own

73%
Homeownership
2022
62.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 73% of the housing units in Duluth, MN-WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.9%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Duluth, MN-WI was Scott County, MN with a value of $118,268, followed by Carver County, MN and Washington County, MN, with respective values of $116,308 and $110,828.

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

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$67,612
Median Household Income
± $1,273
123k
Number of Households
± 2,047

In 2022, the median household income of the 123k households in Duluth, MN-WI grew to $67,612 from the previous year's value of $62,184.

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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Duluth, MN-WI is from Minnesota and Wisconsin.
0.458
2022 Wage GINI in Minnesota
0.459
2021 Wage GINI in Minnesota
0.443
2022 Wage GINI in Wisconsin
0.443
2021 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2022, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.267% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 0.043% decline from 2021 to 2022, 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (77.4%)
  2. Carpooled (8.19%)
  3. Worked At Home (8.01%)

In 2022, 77.4% of workers in Duluth, MN-WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.19%) and those who worked at home (8.01%).

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.

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Commute Time

20.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Duluth, MN-WI have a shorter commute time (20.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.74% of the workforce in Duluth, MN-WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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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.

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Poverty & Diversity

13% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Duluth, MN-WI (36.6k out of 281k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. 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 Two Or More and Native American.

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.

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Health

95.9% of the population of Duluth, MN-WI has health coverage, with 50.3% on employee plans, 16% on Medicaid, 14.8% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 1.67% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see 1110 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.726% increase from the previous year (1102 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1307 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 322 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Wisconsin see 1242 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.04% decrease from the previous year (1255 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1384 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 423 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,110 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Minnesota
1,242 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wisconsin

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see an average of 1,110 patients per year. This represents a 0.726% increase from the previous year (1,102 patients).

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see an average of 1,242 patients per year. This represents a 1.04% decrease from the previous year (1,255 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.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.2% under 18 years, 21.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.6% over 64 years.

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

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Uninsured People

4.11%
Uninsured
50.3%
Employer Coverage
16%
Medicaid
14.8%
Medicare
13.1%
Non-Group
1.67%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Duluth, MN-WI declined by 2.35% from 4.21% to 4.11%.

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