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Duluth, Minnesota
Duluth, city, in St. Louis County, Minnesota. Duluth had 88,330 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 86,697 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 87,093 (±127). GEOID 2717000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
88,330
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 86,697 · ACS 2020-2024: 87,093 ±127
Median household income
$68,807
±$1,814 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$242,700
±$4,936 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$1,087
±$45 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Duluth and what county is it in?
Duluth is a city in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It covers 71.7 square miles of land, 1,210 residents per square mile in 2020.
Duluth is in the Duluth, MN-WI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Duluth, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 88,330 people lived in Duluth on July 1, 2025, up 1.7% since 2020, in line with Minnesota (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 86,697 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 87,093 (±127).
| Measure | Duluth | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 87,093 ±127 | 200,123 | +1,178 |
| Households | 37,447 ±646 | 87,115 | +1,265 |
| Average household size | 2.18 ±0.04 | 2.20 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 39,978 ±597 | 104,263 | +1,482 |
Duluth's population since 2000
From 86,918 in 2000 to 88,330 in 2025: up 1.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Duluth 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 Duluth?
The median resident of Duluth is 35.2 years old; 17.6% are under 18 and 17.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.7%. 3.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Duluth | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.2 ±0.7 | 41.2 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 17.6% ±0.6 pts | 18.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.3% ±0.6 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Male | 49.4% ±0.7 pts | 50.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6% ±0.3 pts | 1.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.6% ±0.6 pts | 89.5% | −1.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±0.4 pts | 1.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±0.2 pts | 1.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±0.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.7% ±0.6 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.1% ±0.4 pts | 1.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.6% ±0.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.7% ±0.6 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 14.5% ±0.8 pts | 15.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.6% ±0.6 pts | 4.1% | +0.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.8% ±0.7 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 44.0% ±1.3 pts | 33.6% | +6.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.9% ±0.9 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.0% ±1.0 pts | 86.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.0% ±0.6 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 Duluth earn?
Half of Duluth's 37,447 households earn less than $68,807 a year (±$1,814), against $70,069 in St. Louis County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 the median was $64,566 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,241 after inflation. 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Duluth | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,807 ±$1,814 | $70,069 | +$4,241 |
| Mean household income | $94,591 ±$3,065 | $93,368 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,503 ±$1,331 | $41,302 | +$3,086 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.8% ±1.2 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.6% ±2.9 pts | 12.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.5% ±1.1 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% ±0.7 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.3% ±1.0 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 Duluth?
Owners occupy 59.4% of Duluth's occupied homes and renters 40.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $242,700 by its owner (±$4,936). The median renter pays $1,087 a month including utilities, and 43.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Duluth | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $242,700 ±$4,936 | $221,400 | +$41,728 |
| Median gross rent | $1,087 ±$45 | $1,013 | +$78 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.0% ±3.0 pts | 41.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,573 ±$45 | $1,558 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.4% ±1.5 pts | 71.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.6% ±1.5 pts | 28.8% | – |
| Housing units | 39,978 ±597 | 104,263 | +1,482 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% ±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.5% ±0.9 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.6% ±1.2 pts | 73.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.3% ±0.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.5% ±0.9 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 42.8% ±1.6 pts | 28.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.2% ±1.2 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 Duluth building?
Builders took permits for 219 new housing units in Duluth in 2025 (51 in single-family houses), 2.5 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 Duluth work and get to work?
69.1% of Duluth's workers drive alone and 13.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.7%.
| Measure | Duluth | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.5% ±0.9 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% ±0.8 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 69.1% ±1.8 pts | 74.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.4% ±0.9 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.3% ±0.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 4.7% ±1.1 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.2% ±1.3 pts | 11.2% | +9.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.3 min ±0.6 | 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 Duluth?
33 census tracts lie mostly in Duluth, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $29,013 (Tract 17) to $125,852 (Tract 7).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3.01St. Louis County | 5,479 | $49,934 |
| Tract 6St. Louis County | 5,322 | $110,909 |
| Tract 4St. Louis County | 5,434 | $79,375 |
| Tract 157St. Louis County | 4,294 | $58,269 |
| Tract 23St. Louis County | 4,130 | $92,944 |
| Tract 1St. Louis County | 4,288 | $122,933 |
| Tract 158St. Louis County | 4,015 | $73,800 |
| Tract 2St. Louis County | 4,660 | $105,595 |
| Tract 9St. Louis County | 3,923 | $74,145 |
| Tract 5St. Louis County | 3,271 | $122,446 |
| Tract 156St. Louis County | 3,138 | $31,202 |
| Tract 7St. Louis County | 2,850 | $125,852 |
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 Duluth) · Census block assignment files
How does Duluth compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Duluth is the 410th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 5th-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Duluth ranks 431st 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 | 5th | 855 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 281st | 556 |
| Residents per square mile | 161st | 562 |
| Median household income | 431st | 558 |
| Per capita income | 313th | 562 |
| Median home value | 388th | 559 |
| Median gross rent | 237th | 465 |
| Poverty rate | 46th | 461 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 94th | 559 |
| Median age | 485th | 561 |
| Owner-occupied share | 518th | 561 |
| Work from home | 236th | 525 |
| Travel time to work | 497th | 562 |
Duluth's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Duluth 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 Duluth?
1 of the 57 figures for Duluth on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is 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 Duluth 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 Duluth.