Duluth is a city located in St. Louis County Minnesota. Duluth has a 2024 population of 87,999. It is also the county seat of St. Louis County. Duluth is currently growing at a rate of 0.36% annually and its population has increased by 1.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 86,722 in 2020.
The average household income in Duluth is $90,876 with a poverty rate of 17.16%. The median age in Duluth is 35.2 years: 34.6 years for males, and 36 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Duluth was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76,349 | 87.9% |
| Two or more races | 4,700 | 5.41% |
| Black or African American | 2,236 | 2.57% |
| Asian | 1,552 | 1.79% |
| Native American | 1,331 | 1.53% |
| Other race | 688 | 0.79% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.01% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 37,150 | 2.18 | 60.2 | 39.8 |
| Non Family | 18,976 | 1.43 | 41.2 | 58.8 |
| Married | 13,492 | 2.93 | 87.3 | 12.7 |
| Female | 3,413 | 3.07 | 54.7 | 45.3 |
| Male | 1,269 | 3.24 | 71.9 | 28.1 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
60.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,756 | 3.15% |
| Associates Degree | 5,876 | 10.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 14,349 | 25.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 9,221 | 16.56% |
| High School Graduate | 11,262 | 20.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 793 | 1.42% |
| Some College | 12,421 | 22.31% |
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 | 49,990 | 48,194 | 21,827 |
| 2+ Races | 2,130 | 1,995 | 665 |
| Black | 1,205 | 995 | 201 |
| Hispanic | 946 | 796 | 270 |
| Native American | 878 | 627 | 146 |
| Asian | 784 | 737 | 501 |
| Other Race | 336 | 250 | 90 |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,582 | $67,274 | $50,533 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,685 | $90,938 | $71,107 |
| High School Graduate | $34,018 | $40,379 | $28,100 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,317 | $29,861 | $22,869 |
| Overall | $48,805 | $53,933 | $44,150 |
| Some College | $41,270 | $46,932 | $36,294 |
$48,805
Average Earnings
$53,933
Average Male
$44,150
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.31% of Duluth residents speak only English, while 4.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71,860 | 11,319 | 15.75% |
| Multiple | 4,452 | 998 | 22.42% |
| Black | 1,939 | 811 | 41.83% |
| Native | 1,192 | 505 | 42.37% |
| Asian | 1,440 | 308 | 21.39% |
| Hispanic | 2,057 | 254 | 12.35% |
| Other | 641 | 17 | 2.65% |
17.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.71%
Male Poverty Rate
17.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Duluth is Native, with 42.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Duluth is Other, with 2.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.65% |
| High School | 20.4% |
| Some College | 12.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.18% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 57.35% |
| Male Unemployed | 40.44% |
| Female Employed | 13.55% |
| Male Employed | 11.41% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $99,548 | $124,988 |
| Households | $66,263 | $90,876 |
| Married Families | $118,150 | $148,184 |
| Non Families | $41,670 | $54,344 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.3%
Male Marriage Rate
37.6%
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
4,167
Number of Veterans
3,906
Male Veterans
261
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,570 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,108 |
| First Gulf War | 893 |
| Korea | 245 |
| World War II | 117 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 1,185 |
| 35 to 54 | 1,110 |
| 75+ | 1,029 |
| 55 to 64 | 482 |
| 18 to 34 | 361 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,963 | 6.16% |
| 2+ Races | 97 | 3.43% |
| Native American | 65 | 5.68% |
| Asian | 25 | 1.97% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 1.56% |
| Black | 17 | 1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.7%
Labor Force Participation
62.3%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
72.1%
Born in Duluth
96.9%
Native Born
3.1%
Foreign Born
1.42%
Non Citizen
1.68%
Naturalized
96.9% of Duluth residents were born in the United States, with 72.1% having been born in Minnesota. 1.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 89,595 | 319 | 0.36% |
| 2028 | 89,276 | 319 | 0.36% |
| 2027 | 88,957 | 320 | 0.36% |
| 2026 | 88,637 | 319 | 0.36% |
| 2025 | 88,318 | 319 | 0.36% |
| 2024 | 87,999 | 319 | 0.36% |
| 2023 | 87,680 | 1,053 | 1.22% |
| 2022 | 86,627 | 41 | 0.05% |
| 2021 | 86,586 | -136 | -0.16% |
| 2020 | 86,722 | 1,020 | 1.19% |
| 2019 | 85,702 | -243 | -0.28% |
| 2018 | 85,945 | -89 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 86,034 | -82 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 86,116 | 85 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 86,031 | -101 | -0.12% |
| 2014 | 86,132 | 63 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 86,069 | -113 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 86,182 | -71 | -0.08% |
| 2011 | 86,253 | 60 | 0.07% |
| 2010 | 86,193 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 86,918 | 1,425 | 1.67% |
| 1990 | 85,493 | -7,318 | -7.88% |
| 1980 | 92,811 | -7,767 | -7.72% |
| 1970 | 100,578 | -6,306 | -5.9% |
| 1960 | 106,884 | 2,373 | 2.27% |
| 1950 | 104,511 | 3,446 | 3.41% |
| 1940 | 101,065 | -398 | -0.39% |
| 1930 | 101,463 | 2,546 | 2.57% |
| 1920 | 98,917 | 20,451 | 26.06% |
| 1910 | 78,466 | 25,497 | 48.14% |
| 1900 | 52,969 | 19,854 | 59.95% |
| 1890 | 33,115 | 29,632 | 850.76% |
| 1880 | 3,483 | 352 | 11.24% |
| 1870 | 3,131 | -86,464 | -96.51% |