Bovey is a city located in Itasca County Minnesota. Bovey has a 2024 population of 809. Bovey is currently declining at a rate of -0.49% annually and its population has decreased by -1.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 825 in 2020.
The average household income in Bovey is $70,143 with a poverty rate of 13.34%. The median age in Bovey is 29.7 years: 30.9 years for males, and 29 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bovey was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 576 | 83.48% |
| Two or more races | 77 | 11.16% |
| Native American | 18 | 2.61% |
| Other race | 15 | 2.17% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.58% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 268 | 2.54 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Non Family | 98 | 1.39 | 58.2 | 41.8 |
| Married | 90 | 3.24 | 60 | 40 |
| Female | 52 | 3.31 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
| Male | 28 | 2.86 | 100 | 0 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
64.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 29 | 6.67% |
| Associates Degree | 61 | 14.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 24 | 5.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 27 | 6.21% |
| High School Graduate | 169 | 38.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 125 | 28.74% |
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 | 373 | 345 | 47 |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 33 | 4 |
| Native American | 13 | 12 | 0 |
| Other Race | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 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 12.6%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,500 | $0 | $68,542 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $44,107 | $43,750 | $44,583 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,679 | $46,250 | $43,478 |
| Some College | $43,571 | $46,250 | $42,768 |
$44,679
Average Earnings
$46,250
Average Male
$43,478
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.53% of Bovey residents speak only English, while 0.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 572 | 74 | 12.94% |
| Multiple | 77 | 13 | 16.88% |
| Other | 12 | 4 | 33.33% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 4 | 33.33% |
13.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.42%
Male Poverty Rate
20.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bovey is Other, with 33.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bovey is White, with 12.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.43% |
| High School | 11.45% |
| Some College | 10.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.47% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 2.87% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,750 | $71,302 |
| Households | $67,500 | $70,143 |
| Married Families | $81,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $64,688 | $56,770 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.8%
Male Marriage Rate
38.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
53
Number of Veterans
43
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44 | 9.98% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 19.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
63.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.2%
Labor Force Participation
71.2%
Employment Rate
0%
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
85.07%
Born in Bovey
98.84%
Native Born
1.16%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.16%
Naturalized
98.84% of Bovey residents were born in the United States, with 85.07% having been born in Minnesota. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 789 | -4 | -0.5% |
| 2028 | 793 | -4 | -0.5% |
| 2027 | 797 | -4 | -0.5% |
| 2026 | 801 | -4 | -0.5% |
| 2025 | 805 | -4 | -0.49% |
| 2024 | 809 | -4 | -0.49% |
| 2023 | 813 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2022 | 814 | -3 | -0.37% |
| 2021 | 817 | -8 | -0.97% |
| 2020 | 825 | 40 | 5.1% |
| 2019 | 785 | -2 | -0.25% |
| 2018 | 787 | -3 | -0.38% |
| 2017 | 790 | -8 | -1% |
| 2016 | 798 | -6 | -0.75% |
| 2015 | 804 | -6 | -0.74% |
| 2014 | 810 | -4 | -0.49% |
| 2013 | 814 | 14 | 1.75% |
| 2012 | 800 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2011 | 801 | -2 | -0.25% |
| 2010 | 803 | 0 | 0% |