Backus is a city located in Cass County Minnesota. Backus has a 2024 population of 272. Backus is currently growing at a rate of 0.37% annually and its population has increased by 1.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 268 in 2020.
The average household income in Backus is $67,905 with a poverty rate of 19.16%. The median age in Backus is 47.9 years: 51 years for males, and 47.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Backus was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 208 | 72.47% |
| Two or more races | 54 | 18.82% |
| Black or African American | 20 | 6.97% |
| Asian | 4 | 1.39% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 109 | 2.63 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Non Family | 52 | 1.52 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
| Married | 35 | 2.89 | 88.6 | 11.4 |
| Male | 12 | 5.25 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Female | 10 | 4.4 | 100 | 0 |
3
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
76.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4 | 1.89% |
| Associates Degree | 18 | 8.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11 | 5.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 7 | 3.3% |
| High School Graduate | 88 | 41.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 2.83% |
| Some College | 78 | 36.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 167 | 157 | 18 |
| Black | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $56,875 | $72,938 | $29,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,714 | $48,906 | $30,139 |
| Some College | $31,528 | $40,625 | $31,111 |
$40,714
Average Earnings
$48,906
Average Male
$30,139
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.85% of Backus residents speak only English, while 1.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 208 | 34 | 16.35% |
| Multiple | 54 | 21 | 38.89% |
19.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.98%
Male Poverty Rate
21.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Backus is Multiple, with 38.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Backus is White, with 16.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 21.59% |
| Some College | 20.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 3.77% |
| Male Employed | 1.37% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,792 | $65,358 |
| Households | $58,750 | $67,905 |
| Married Families | $68,542 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,833 | $54,140 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.1%
Male Marriage Rate
34.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
33
Number of Veterans
32
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 19.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.9%
Labor Force Participation
57%
Employment Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
65.51%
Born in Backus
93.38%
Native Born
6.62%
Foreign Born
4.88%
Non Citizen
1.74%
Naturalized
93.38% of Backus residents were born in the United States, with 65.51% having been born in Minnesota. 4.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 277 | 1 | 0.36% |
| 2028 | 276 | 1 | 0.36% |
| 2027 | 275 | 1 | 0.36% |
| 2026 | 274 | 1 | 0.37% |
| 2025 | 273 | 1 | 0.37% |
| 2024 | 272 | 1 | 0.37% |
| 2023 | 271 | -2 | -0.73% |
| 2022 | 273 | 2 | 0.74% |
| 2021 | 271 | 3 | 1.12% |
| 2020 | 268 | 17 | 6.77% |
| 2019 | 251 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 250 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 250 | 3 | 1.21% |
| 2016 | 247 | 1 | 0.41% |
| 2015 | 246 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 246 | 1 | 0.41% |
| 2013 | 245 | -1 | -0.41% |
| 2012 | 246 | -2 | -0.81% |
| 2011 | 248 | -2 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 250 | 0 | 0% |