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Bemidji, MN
City in Beltrami County, Minnesota.
Population
15,569
Land area
17.4sq mi
People per sq mi
893
ZIP codes
0
Bemidji and its ZIP codes
Bemidji at a glance
- Bemidji is about 12 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 72nd among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $55,405, 38% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $198,300 (40% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,067 a month.
Local data for Bemidji, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bemidji, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,405
Poverty rate
21.3%
Median home value
$198,300
Median rent
$1,067/mo
Homeownership
43.1%
Bachelor's or higher
32.5%
Median age
30.0
Average commute
17.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,840), Norwegian Americans (2,535), Irish Americans (1,052).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Beltrami County. PPP loans are for Bemidji.
Unemployment rate
6.4%
Aug 2026, +1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,841
20,687 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,194
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$380M
FY 2026, $8,214 per person
How people get to work
Bemidji, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.3%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked4.9%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 17.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bemidji, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
963
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / -4°F
26.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bemidji, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Bemidji
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WiltonCity | 6.5 mi | 2.9 |
| Turtle RiverCity | 8.9 mi | 1.1 |
| SolwayCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| Cass LakeCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| TenstrikeCity | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| ShevlinCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| LaporteCity | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| Lake GeorgeCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 5.1 |
| LeonardCity | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| BlackduckCity | 22 mi | 2.3 |
| BagleyCity | 26 mi | 2.1 |
| RedbyCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 7.3 |
| Red LakeCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 5.1 |
| Little RockCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 7.2 |
| FunkleyCity | 29 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bemidji, MN in?
- Bemidji is in Beltrami County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Bemidji, MN?
- About 15,569 people live in Bemidji, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bemidji?
- Nearby places include Wilton (6.5 mi), Turtle River (8.9 mi), Solway (13 mi), Cass Lake (14 mi), Tenstrike (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023