Bemidji township is located in Beltrami County Minnesota. Bemidji township has a 2024 population of 3,865. Bemidji township is currently growing at a rate of 7.06% annually and its population has increased by 30.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,960 in 2020.
The average household income in Bemidji township is $87,068 with a poverty rate of 12.86%. The median age in Bemidji township is 41.2 years: 38.8 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bemidji township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,826 | 87.9% |
| Native American | 216 | 6.72% |
| Two or more races | 103 | 3.2% |
| Black or African American | 43 | 1.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.34% |
| Other race | 11 | 0.34% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.16% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,250 | 2.5 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
| Married | 706 | 2.97 | 98.2 | 1.8 |
| Non Family | 368 | 1.28 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
| Female | 137 | 3.31 | 95.6 | 4.4 |
| Male | 39 | 2.67 | 100 | 0 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
90.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 93 | 4.37% |
| Associates Degree | 293 | 13.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 518 | 24.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 278 | 13.07% |
| High School Graduate | 494 | 23.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61 | 2.87% |
| Some College | 390 | 18.34% |
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 | 1,971 | 1,828 | 740 |
| Native American | 109 | 109 | 41 |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 36 | 15 |
| Other Race | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 11 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 41.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,066 | $68,109 | $49,167 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,708 | $86,042 | $63,913 |
| High School Graduate | $28,798 | $44,375 | $21,538 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,059 | $54,091 | $42,083 |
| Overall | $47,824 | $54,719 | $38,313 |
| Some College | $38,523 | $48,929 | $32,083 |
$47,824
Average Earnings
$54,719
Average Male
$38,313
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.7% of Bemidji township residents speak only English, while 2.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,766 | 302 | 10.92% |
| Native | 216 | 77 | 35.65% |
| Black | 17 | 17 | 100% |
| Multiple | 103 | 5 | 4.85% |
12.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.99%
Male Poverty Rate
14.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bemidji township is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bemidji township is Multiple, with 4.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.73% |
| Some College | 12.45% |
| High School | 11.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 78.26% |
| Female Employed | 10.77% |
| Male Employed | 4.13% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $94,500 | $99,503 |
| Households | $82,200 | $87,068 |
| Married Families | $102,256 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,900 | $53,964 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.6%
Male Marriage Rate
55.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
207
Number of Veterans
202
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 52 |
| Second Gulf War | 46 |
| First Gulf War | 33 |
| Korea | 26 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 74 |
| 35 to 54 | 51 |
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 18 to 34 | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 183 | 8.08% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 52.78% |
| Native American | 5 | 4.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.4%
Labor Force Participation
66.4%
Employment Rate
3%
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
74.81%
Born in Bemidji township
99.04%
Native Born
0.96%
Foreign Born
0.44%
Non Citizen
0.53%
Naturalized
99.04% of Bemidji township residents were born in the United States, with 74.81% having been born in Minnesota. 0.44% 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 | 5,140 | 255 | 5.22% |
| 2028 | 4,885 | 255 | 5.51% |
| 2027 | 4,630 | 255 | 5.83% |
| 2026 | 4,375 | 255 | 6.19% |
| 2025 | 4,120 | 255 | 6.6% |
| 2024 | 3,865 | 255 | 7.06% |
| 2023 | 3,610 | 255 | 7.6% |
| 2022 | 3,355 | 207 | 6.58% |
| 2021 | 3,148 | 188 | 6.35% |
| 2020 | 2,960 | -1,207 | -28.97% |
| 2019 | 4,167 | 183 | 4.59% |
| 2018 | 3,984 | 186 | 4.9% |
| 2017 | 3,798 | 165 | 4.54% |
| 2016 | 3,633 | 151 | 4.34% |
| 2015 | 3,482 | 101 | 2.99% |
| 2014 | 3,381 | 138 | 4.26% |
| 2013 | 3,243 | 153 | 4.95% |
| 2012 | 3,090 | 8 | 0.26% |
| 2011 | 3,082 | 50 | 1.65% |
| 2010 | 3,032 | 0 | 0% |