State
County
Land Area (mi²)
71.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,188.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.28%
Growth Since 2010
-1.30%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
287,676
World Population Review
Duluth, Minnesota Population 2021
85,142
Duluth is a city located in St. Louis County Minnesota. It is also the county seat of St. Louis County. With a 2020 population of 85,142, it is the 4th largest city in Minnesota (after Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Rochester) and the 403rd largest city in the United States . Duluth is currently declining at a rate of -0.28% annually and its population has decreased by -1.30% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 86,265 in 2010. Duluth reached it's highest population of 106,884 in 1960. Spanning over 91 miles, Duluth has a population density of 1,188 people per square mile.
The average household income in Duluth is $72,424 with a poverty rate of 18.19%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $820 per month, and the median house value is $163,300. The median age in Duluth is 34.1 years, 32.6 years for males, and 35.2 years for females.
Duluth Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Duluth was:
- White: 89.71%
- Two or more races: 4.06%
- Black or African American: 2.28%
- Native American: 1.82%
- Asian: 1.58%
- Other race: 0.52%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.04%
The current population of Duluth, Minnesota is 85,142 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 85,856.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 86,265.
Duluth, Minnesota Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 287,676 | -528 | -0.18% |
| 2020 | 288,204 | -528 | -0.18% |
| 2019 | 288,732 | -528 | -0.18% |
| 2018 | 289,260 | 152 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 289,108 | -287 | -0.10% |
| 2016 | 289,395 | -346 | -0.12% |
| 2015 | 289,741 | -520 | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 290,261 | 68 | 0.02% |
| 2013 | 290,193 | 17 | 0.01% |
| 2012 | 290,176 | -418 | -0.14% |
| 2011 | 290,594 | 52 | 0.02% |
| 2010 | 290,542 | 0.00% |
Duluth Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77,076 | 89.71% |
| Two or More Races | 3,484 | 4.06% |
| Black or African American | 1,959 | 2.28% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,565 | 1.82% |
| Asian | 1,354 | 1.58% |
| Some Other Race | 443 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 34 | 0.04% |
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Duluth Population by Race
Duluth Population Pyramid $2021
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Duluth Population by Age
Duluth Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 36,182 | 2.2 | 60.4 |
| Non Family | 18,092 | 1.47 | 40.8 |
| Married | 13,379 | 2.9 | 87.7 |
| Female | 3,405 | 3.07 | 54.1 |
| Male | 1,306 | 2.94 | 68.8 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
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Duluth Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 836 | 1.56% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,254 | 4.21% |
| High School Graduate | 12,392 | 23.13% |
| Some College | 12,616 | 23.55% |
| Associates Degree | 5,175 | 9.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12,608 | 23.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,691 | 14.36% |
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Duluth Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Duluth Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49,046 | 46,814 | 19,118 |
| 2+ Races | 1,228 | 1,064 | 335 |
| Black | 1,090 | 903 | 237 |
| Native American | 901 | 674 | 118 |
| Hispanic | 771 | 554 | 257 |
| Asian | 641 | 529 | 266 |
| Other Race | 190 | 71 | 27 |
| Islander | 22 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 41.50%.
Duluth Educational Attainment by Race
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$39,678
Average Earnings
$44,830
Average Male
$34,750
Average Female
Duluth Earnings by Educational Attainment
Duluth Language by Age
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Duluth Language
95.33% of Duluth residents speak only English, while 4.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.59% of the population.
Duluth Language
Duluth Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71,827 | 11,455 | 15.95% |
| Multiple | 3,116 | 959 | 30.78% |
| Black | 1,572 | 767 | 48.79% |
| Native | 1,503 | 745 | 49.57% |
| Hispanic | 1,642 | 445 | 27.10% |
| Asian | 1,136 | 389 | 34.24% |
| Other | 433 | 179 | 41.34% |
| Islander | 34 | 18 | 52.94% |
18.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.62%
Male Poverty Rate
18.73%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Duluth
The race most likely to be in poverty in Duluth is Islander, with 52.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Duluth is White, with 15.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.67%.
Duluth Poverty
Duluth Poverty Rate by Education
Duluth Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
38.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.7%
Male Marriage Rate
37.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Duluth Married by Age and Sex
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Duluth Marriage
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.
Duluth Marital Status by Race
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Duluth Marital Status
Duluth Veterans by War
Duluth Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,553 | 7.05% |
| Native American | 82 | 6.96% |
| 2+ Races | 77 | 4.33% |
| Black | 64 | 4.14% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 3.04% |
| Asian | 13 | 1.13% |
Duluth Veterans by Race
Duluth Veterans by Education
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11.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
Duluth Veterans by Education
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67%
Labor Force Participation
63.7%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
Duluth Employment by Age
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Duluth Employment by Race
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Duluth Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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96.52%
Native Born
3.48%
Foreign Born
1.68%
Non Citizen
1.80%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.52% of Duluth residents were born in the United States, with 73.52% having been born in Minnesota. 1.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Duluth Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85,142 | -238 | -0.28% |
| 2020 | 85,380 | -238 | -0.28% |
| 2019 | 85,618 | -238 | -0.28% |
| 2018 | 85,856 | -123 | -0.14% |
| 2017 | 85,979 | -105 | -0.12% |
| 2016 | 86,084 | 99 | 0.12% |
| 2015 | 85,985 | -110 | -0.13% |
| 2014 | 86,095 | 50 | 0.06% |
| 2013 | 86,045 | -117 | -0.14% |
| 2012 | 86,162 | -77 | -0.09% |
| 2011 | 86,239 | 48 | 0.06% |
| 2010 | 86,191 | -727 | -0.08% |
| 2000 | 86,918 | 1,425 | 0.17% |
| 1990 | 85,493 | -7,318 | -0.82% |
| 1980 | 92,811 | -7,767 | -0.80% |
| 1970 | 100,578 | -6,306 | -0.61% |
| 1960 | 106,884 | 2,373 | 0.22% |
| 1950 | 104,511 | 3,446 | 0.34% |
| 1940 | 101,065 | -398 | -0.04% |
| 1930 | 101,463 | 2,546 | 0.25% |
| 1920 | 98,917 | 20,451 | 2.34% |
| 1910 | 78,466 | 25,497 | 4.01% |
| 1900 | 52,969 | 19,854 | 4.81% |
| 1890 | 33,115 | 29,632 | 25.26% |
| 1880 | 3,483 | 352 | 1.07% |
| 1870 | 3,131 | 0.00% |