Bemidji is a city located in Beltrami County Minnesota. Bemidji has a 2024 population of 15,851. It is also the county seat of Beltrami County. Bemidji is currently growing at a rate of 0.69% annually and its population has increased by 2.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,419 in 2020.
The average household income in Bemidji is $70,596 with a poverty rate of 20.69%. The median age in Bemidji is 29.8 years: 27.6 years for males, and 32.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bemidji was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,599 | 74.88% |
| Two or more races | 1,563 | 10.09% |
| Native American | 1,562 | 10.08% |
| Black or African American | 499 | 3.22% |
| Asian | 130 | 0.84% |
| Other race | 112 | 0.72% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.16% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,455 | 2.15 | 41.9 | 58.1 |
| Non Family | 3,428 | 1.43 | 24.1 | 75.9 |
| Married | 1,957 | 2.93 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Female | 768 | 3.16 | 38.5 | 61.5 |
| Male | 302 | 2.7 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
41.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 458 | 5.32% |
| Associates Degree | 1,070 | 12.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,724 | 20.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,145 | 13.29% |
| High School Graduate | 2,096 | 24.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 193 | 2.24% |
| Some College | 1,930 | 22.4% |
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 | 6,746 | 6,460 | 2,443 |
| Native American | 875 | 713 | 217 |
| 2+ Races | 576 | 429 | 112 |
| Black | 184 | 146 | 35 |
| Hispanic | 150 | 150 | 16 |
| Asian | 82 | 64 | 18 |
| Other Race | 67 | 67 | 44 |
| Islander | 25 | 25 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 65.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,765 | $41,285 | $49,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,162 | $81,118 | $83,250 |
| High School Graduate | $30,492 | $35,958 | $14,363 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $7,426 | $26,567 |
| Overall | $44,671 | $44,856 | $44,271 |
| Some College | $44,497 | $46,813 | $35,986 |
$44,671
Average Earnings
$44,856
Average Male
$44,271
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.51% of Bemidji residents speak only English, while 4.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 2.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,256 | 1,847 | 18.01% |
| Multiple | 1,516 | 490 | 32.32% |
| Native | 1,497 | 323 | 21.58% |
| Black | 343 | 235 | 68.51% |
| Hispanic | 460 | 201 | 43.7% |
20.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.62%
Male Poverty Rate
19.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bemidji is Black, with 68.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bemidji is White, with 18.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.26% |
| High School | 24.66% |
| Some College | 12.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 44.97% |
| Male Unemployed | 38.34% |
| Male Employed | 18.16% |
| Female Employed | 16.41% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,250 | $94,466 |
| Households | $53,850 | $70,596 |
| Married Families | $90,944 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,553 | $46,517 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.8%
Male Marriage Rate
28.4%
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
698
Number of Veterans
571
Male Veterans
127
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 310 |
| First Gulf War | 205 |
| Second Gulf War | 170 |
| Korea | 44 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 227 |
| 35 to 54 | 226 |
| 75+ | 124 |
| 55 to 64 | 97 |
| 18 to 34 | 24 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 518 | 5.27% |
| Native American | 138 | 12.15% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 2.86% |
| Black | 16 | 5.78% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 5.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.4%
Labor Force Participation
60.9%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
70.59%
Born in Bemidji
97.73%
Native Born
2.27%
Foreign Born
1.1%
Non Citizen
1.16%
Naturalized
97.73% of Bemidji residents were born in the United States, with 70.59% having been born in Minnesota. 1.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 16,391 | 108 | 0.66% |
| 2028 | 16,283 | 108 | 0.67% |
| 2027 | 16,175 | 108 | 0.67% |
| 2026 | 16,067 | 108 | 0.68% |
| 2025 | 15,959 | 108 | 0.68% |
| 2024 | 15,851 | 108 | 0.69% |
| 2023 | 15,743 | 146 | 0.94% |
| 2022 | 15,597 | 117 | 0.76% |
| 2021 | 15,480 | 61 | 0.4% |
| 2020 | 15,419 | -17 | -0.11% |
| 2019 | 15,436 | 127 | 0.83% |
| 2018 | 15,309 | -46 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 15,355 | 464 | 3.12% |
| 2016 | 14,891 | 176 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 14,715 | 91 | 0.62% |
| 2014 | 14,624 | 102 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 14,522 | 77 | 0.53% |
| 2012 | 14,445 | 35 | 0.24% |
| 2011 | 14,410 | 121 | 0.85% |
| 2010 | 14,289 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,917 | 672 | 5.98% |
| 1990 | 11,245 | 296 | 2.7% |
| 1980 | 10,949 | -541 | -4.71% |
| 1970 | 11,490 | 1,532 | 15.38% |
| 1960 | 9,958 | -43 | -0.43% |
| 1950 | 10,001 | 574 | 6.09% |
| 1940 | 9,427 | 2,225 | 30.89% |
| 1930 | 7,202 | 116 | 1.64% |
| 1920 | 7,086 | 1,987 | 38.97% |
| 1910 | 5,099 | -11,292 | -68.89% |