City · Minnesota
Hermantown, Minnesota
Hermantown, city, in St. Louis County, Minnesota. Hermantown had 10,110 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 10,221 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 10,218 (±18). GEOID 2728682.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,110
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,221 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,218 ±18
Median household income
$90,849
±$10,194 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$382,300
±$28,253 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$1,463
±$201 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Hermantown and what county is it in?
Hermantown is a city in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It covers 34.4 square miles of land, 297 residents per square mile in 2020.
Hermantown 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 Hermantown, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 10,110 people lived in Hermantown on July 1, 2025, up 0.6% since 2020, slower than Minnesota (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 10,221 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 10,218 (±18).
| Measure | Hermantown | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,218 ±18 | 200,123 | +614 |
| Households | 3,836 ±229 | 87,115 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.53 ±0.15 | 2.20 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,946 ±231 | 104,263 | no clear change |
Hermantown's population since 2000
From 7,448 in 2000 to 10,110 in 2025: up 35.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hermantown 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 Hermantown?
The median resident of Hermantown is 38.7 years old; 23.3% are under 18 and 17.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.5%. 1.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hermantown | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.7 ±1.6 | 41.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.3% ±3.2 pts | 18.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.0% ±2.5 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Male | 53.4% ±3.0 pts | 50.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9% ±1.8 pts | 1.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.2% ±3.6 pts | 89.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±1.0 pts | 1.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.5% ±2.3 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.3% ±0.8 pts | 1.9% | −1.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.9% ±1.0 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.7% ±1.7 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 13.2% ±3.5 pts | 15.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.0% ±2.7 pts | 4.1% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.9% ±1.1 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 39.9% ±4.9 pts | 33.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.9% ±4.7 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.8% ±4.6 pts | 86.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3% ±1.7 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 Hermantown earn?
Half of Hermantown's 3,836 households earn less than $90,849 a year (±$10,194), against $70,069 in St. Louis County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $90,905 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hermantown | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $90,849 ±$10,194 | $70,069 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $145,949 ±$35,774 | $93,368 | – |
| Per capita income | $55,803 ±$12,050 | $41,302 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.4% ±2.2 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.6% ±6.0 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.4% ±2.6 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.8% ±4.0 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 Hermantown?
Owners occupy 73.1% of Hermantown's occupied homes and renters 26.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $382,300 by its owner (±$28,253). The median renter pays $1,463 a month including utilities, and 56.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hermantown | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $382,300 ±$28,253 | $221,400 | +$88,410 |
| Median gross rent | $1,463 ±$201 | $1,013 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 56.5% ±16.4 pts | 41.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,224 ±$110 | $1,558 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.1% ±6.4 pts | 71.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.9% ±6.4 pts | 28.8% | – |
| Housing units | 3,946 ±231 | 104,263 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% ±1.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.3% ±4.7 pts | 73.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.4% ±2.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.4% ±3.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.6% ±3.3 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.2% ±3.9 pts | 28.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.6% ±1.7 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 Hermantown building?
Builders took permits for 19 new housing units in Hermantown in 2025 (19 in single-family houses), 1.9 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 Hermantown work and get to work?
84.2% of Hermantown's workers drive alone and 11.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.7 minutes.
| Measure | Hermantown | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.9% ±3.6 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% ±1.5 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 84.2% ±4.3 pts | 74.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.4% ±2.2 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.5% ±1.0 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.0% ±3.8 pts | 11.2% | +7.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.7 min ±2.3 | 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 Hermantown?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Hermantown, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $86,125 (Tract 103.01) to $107,188 (Tract 103.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 103.01St. Louis County | 5,284 | $86,125 |
| Tract 103.02St. Louis County | 4,526 | $107,188 |
| Tract 3.02St. Louis County | 2,742 | $89,375 |
| Tract 111.02St. Louis County | 5,492 | $100,893 |
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 Hermantown) · Census block assignment files
How does Hermantown compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hermantown is the 3,192nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 101st-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Hermantown ranks 273rd 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 | 101st | 855 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 332nd | 556 |
| Residents per square mile | 327th | 562 |
| Median household income | 273rd | 558 |
| Per capita income | 92nd | 562 |
| Median home value | 158th | 559 |
| Median gross rent | 97th | 465 |
| Poverty rate | 327th | 461 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 138th | 559 |
| Median age | 387th | 561 |
| Owner-occupied share | 393rd | 561 |
| Work from home | 310th | 525 |
| Travel time to work | 480th | 562 |
Hermantown's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Hermantown 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 Hermantown?
14 of the 57 figures for Hermantown 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 Hermantown 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 Hermantown.