City · Minnesota
Bagley, Minnesota
Bagley, city, in Clearwater County, Minnesota. Bagley had 1,310 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,285 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,248 (±156). GEOID 2703196.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,310
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,285 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,248 ±156
Median household income
$44,896
±$13,779 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$138,600
±$13,193 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$750
±$138 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Bagley and what county is it in?
Bagley is a city in Clearwater County, Minnesota. It covers 2.1 square miles of land, 598 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bagley, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,310 people lived in Bagley on July 1, 2025, up 2.6% since 2020, in line with Minnesota (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 1,285 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,248 (±156).
| Measure | Bagley | Clearwater County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,248 ±156 | 8,616 | no clear change |
| Households | 579 ±65 | 3,339 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.95 ±0.16 | 2.54 | −0.33 |
| Housing units | 637 ±68 | 4,468 | no clear change |
Bagley's population since 2000
From 1,235 in 2000 to 1,310 in 2025: up 6.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bagley 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 Bagley?
The median resident of Bagley is 45.4 years old; 15.5% are under 18 and 25.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 76.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 11.8%. 3.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bagley | Clearwater County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.4 ±6.3 | 41.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 15.5% ±3.6 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.2% ±3.8 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Male | 46.4% ±4.1 pts | 50.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% ±1.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 76.3% ±5.9 pts | 83.6% | −9.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±1.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 4.6% ±4.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 11.8% ±4.7 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.7% ±2.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.8% ±4.6 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.3% ±3.6 pts | 9.2% | – |
| With a disability | 25.7% ±5.3 pts | 16.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.3% ±4.4 pts | 12.4% | +5.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.0% ±4.2 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.5% ±4.7 pts | 19.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.3% ±3.1 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.8% ±5.1 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
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 Bagley earn?
Half of Bagley's 579 households earn less than $44,896 a year (±$13,779), against $64,475 in Clearwater County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $47,808 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bagley | Clearwater County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,896 ±$13,779 | $64,475 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $65,139 ±$9,576 | $82,836 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,264 ±$3,378 | $33,526 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.7% ±4.9 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.3% ±5.5 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.8% ±7.2 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 82.2% ±6.8 pts | 88.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 78.9% ±6.8 pts | 84.8% | – |
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 Bagley?
Owners occupy 54.6% of Bagley's occupied homes and renters 45.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $138,600 by its owner (±$13,193). The median renter pays $750 a month including utilities, and 17.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bagley | Clearwater County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $138,600 ±$13,193 | $192,100 | +$23,530 |
| Median gross rent | $750 ±$138 | $742 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 17.9% ±9.5 pts | 26.8% | −21.9 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,211 ±$314 | $1,461 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.6% ±8.6 pts | 80.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 45.4% ±8.6 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Housing units | 637 ±68 | 4,468 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 15.2% ±8.7 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.8% ±7.8 pts | 78.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.2% ±4.1 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 20.3% ±5.9 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 16.6% ±6.3 pts | 9.2% | – |
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 Bagley building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Bagley 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 Bagley work and get to work?
87.1% of Bagley's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 19.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.6%.
| Measure | Bagley | Clearwater County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.5% ±6.0 pts | 57.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6% ±3.8 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 87.1% ±5.2 pts | 75.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.6% ±4.6 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 2.3% ±2.0 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.0% ±1.9 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.8 min ±3.4 | 25.9 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 Bagley?
No census tract lies mostly in Bagley; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1Clearwater County | 2,398 | $63,702 |
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 Bagley) · Census block assignment files
How does Bagley compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bagley is the 9,283rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 321st-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Bagley ranks 552nd 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 | 321st | 855 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 211th | 556 |
| Residents per square mile | 288th | 562 |
| Median household income | 552nd | 558 |
| Per capita income | 493rd | 562 |
| Median home value | 520th | 559 |
| Median gross rent | 407th | 465 |
| Poverty rate | 38th | 461 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 503rd | 559 |
| Median age | 148th | 561 |
| Owner-occupied share | 542nd | 561 |
| Travel time to work | 422nd | 562 |
Bagley's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Bagley 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 Bagley?
14 of the 57 figures for Bagley 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 Bagley 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 Bagley.