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Barnum, MN
City in Carlton County, Minnesota.
Population
503
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
499
ZIP codes
0
Barnum and its ZIP codes
Barnum at a glance
- Barnum is about 6.9 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $43,438, 51% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $155,200 (53% below Minnesota) and median rent is $885 a month.
Local data for Barnum, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Barnum, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,438
Poverty rate
18.5%
Median home value
$155,200
Median rent
$885/mo
Homeownership
55.0%
Bachelor's or higher
19.6%
Median age
48.9
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Swedish Americans (113), Norwegian Americans (91), German Americans (81).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carlton County. PPP loans are for Barnum.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,691
13,111 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,497
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$255M
FY 2026, $7,055 per person
How people get to work
Barnum, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home10.8%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Barnum, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
528
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
29
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 1°F
31.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Barnum, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Barnum
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MahtowaCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 10.6 |
| Moose LakeCity | 5.3 mi | 3.3 |
| Kettle RiverCity | 9.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Sturgeon LakeCity | 10 mi | 3.8 |
| KerrickCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| Big LakeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| Willow RiverCity | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| CromwellCity | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| BrunoCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| DenhamCity | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| WrenshallCity | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| CloquetCity | 18 mi | 35.2 |
| CarltonCity | 18 mi | 3.8 |
| ScanlonCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| RutledgeCity | 19 mi | 2.9 |
| WrightCity | 19 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Barnum, MN in?
- Barnum is in Carlton County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Barnum, MN?
- About 503 people live in Barnum, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Barnum?
- Nearby places include Mahtowa (5 mi), Moose Lake (5.3 mi), Kettle River (9.1 mi), Sturgeon Lake (10 mi), Kerrick (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023