City · Minnesota
Babbitt, Minnesota
Babbitt, city, in St. Louis County, Minnesota. Babbitt had 1,363 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,397 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,393 (±137). GEOID 2703106.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,363
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,397 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,393 ±137
Median household income
$55,875
±$13,667 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$102,300
±$10,441 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$737
±$67 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Babbitt and what county is it in?
Babbitt is a city in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It covers 106.0 square miles of land, 13 residents per square mile in 2020.
Babbitt is in the Duluth, MN-WI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Babbitt is the same area as Census Tract 141 of St. Louis County: the tract's figures are Babbitt's own.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Babbitt, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,363 people lived in Babbitt on July 1, 2025, down 2.7% since 2020, while Minnesota grew 2.2%. The 2020 Census counted 1,397 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,393 (±137).
| Measure | Babbitt | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,393 ±137 | 200,123 | no clear change |
| Households | 651 ±70 | 87,115 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.05 ±0.13 | 2.20 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 825 ±64 | 104,263 | no clear change |
Babbitt's population since 2000
From 1,670 in 2000 to 1,363 in 2025: down 18.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Babbitt as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Babbitt?
The median resident of Babbitt is 54.4 years old; 16.2% are under 18 and 29.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.8%.
| Measure | Babbitt | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.4 ±8.2 | 41.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.2% ±2.5 pts | 18.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 29.5% ±4.1 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Male | 54.8% ±4.1 pts | 50.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.8% ±3.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.9% ±3.8 pts | 89.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.1 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.5% ±2.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.2% ±2.9 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 13.7% ±4.9 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 23.4% ±4.5 pts | 15.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 4.1% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.9% ±5.1 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.9% ±4.1 pts | 33.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.1% ±3.2 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.7% ±3.5 pts | 86.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±1.1 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Babbitt earn?
Half of Babbitt's 651 households earn less than $55,875 a year (±$13,667), against $70,069 in St. Louis County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $55,945 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Babbitt | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,875 ±$13,667 | $70,069 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $69,251 ±$6,958 | $93,368 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,390 ±$3,328 | $41,302 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.5% ±3.3 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.5% ±9.8 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.9% ±2.6 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.8% ±2.8 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.9% ±5.0 pts | 88.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Babbitt?
Owners occupy 87.4% of Babbitt's occupied homes and renters 12.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $102,300 by its owner (±$10,441). The median renter pays $737 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Babbitt | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $102,300 ±$10,441 | $221,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $737 ±$67 | $1,013 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.0% ±23.4 pts | 41.6% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,085 ±$110 | $1,558 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 87.4% ±5.6 pts | 71.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 12.6% ±5.6 pts | 28.8% | – |
| Housing units | 825 ±64 | 104,263 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 5.5% ±4.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.4% ±5.4 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 92.4% ±3.4 pts | 73.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.2% ±2.7 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.4% ±5.4 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.5% ±2.8 pts | 28.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.1% ±3.4 pts | 8.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Babbitt building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Babbitt in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Minnesota.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Babbitt work and get to work?
79.0% of Babbitt's workers drive alone and 12.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Babbitt | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.1% ±6.1 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% ±2.9 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 79.0% ±6.6 pts | 74.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.0% ±3.3 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.8% ±1.6 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.4% ±5.4 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.3 min ±5.1 | 19.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Babbitt?
1 census tract lies mostly in Babbitt, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 141St. Louis County | 1,393 | $55,875 |
| Tract 154.01St. Louis County | 1,857 | $80,652 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Babbitt) · Census block assignment files
How does Babbitt compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Babbitt is the 9,114th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 309th-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Babbitt ranks 524th of 558 places in Minnesota with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 309th | 855 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 495th | 556 |
| Residents per square mile | 560th | 562 |
| Median household income | 524th | 558 |
| Per capita income | 461st | 562 |
| Median home value | 551st | 559 |
| Median gross rent | 417th | 465 |
| Poverty rate | 147th | 461 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 516th | 559 |
| Median age | 26th | 561 |
| Owner-occupied share | 248th | 561 |
| Work from home | 267th | 525 |
| Travel time to work | 34th | 562 |
Babbitt's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Babbitt with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Babbitt?
21 of the 57 figures for Babbitt on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Babbitt are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Babbitt.