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Bovey, MN

City in Itasca County, Minnesota.

Population

646

Land area

2.3sq mi

People per sq mi

281

ZIP codes

0

Bovey and its ZIP codes

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Bovey at a glance

  • Bovey is about 3.9 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
  • The median household income is $64,083, 28% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,800 (63% below Minnesota) and median rent is $948 a month.

Local data for Bovey, MN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Bovey, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$64,083

Poverty rate

18.7%

Median home value

$122,800

Median rent

$948/mo

Homeownership

71.7%

Bachelor's or higher

15.3%

Median age

30.1

Average commute

22.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (177), Irish Americans (60), Swedish Americans (50).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Itasca County. PPP loans are for Bovey.

Details

Unemployment rate

6.3%

Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$56,933

16,444 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$57,669

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$390M

FY 2026, $8,671 per person

Itasca County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Bovey, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone73.5%
  • Carpooled15.8%
  • Public transit0.3%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
  • Worked from home9.3%

Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Bovey, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

901

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

17

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

80° / -1°F

29.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Bovey, MN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.4%

U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts

Diabetes

10.5%

U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts

Smoking

15.9%

U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.1%

U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts

Cities near Bovey

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
TaconiteCity2.9 mi28
ColeraineCity3.6 mi15.4
MarbleCity5.2 mi4.4
La PrairieCity6 mi1.7
CalumetCity6.8 mi1.8
Grand RapidsCity7.4 mi22.4
CohassetCity12 mi27.7
WarbaCity13 mi3.2
NashwaukCity13 mi15.2
GoodlandCensus-designated place15 mi0.1
KeewatinCity17 mi2.6
ZempleCity18 mi0.7
Deer RiverCity19 mi1.5
Hill CityCity23 mi1.1
HibbingCity23 mi182
Ball ClubCensus-designated place26 mi2.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Bovey, MN in?
Bovey is in Itasca County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Bovey, MN?
About 646 people live in Bovey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Bovey?
Nearby places include Taconite (2.9 mi), Coleraine (3.6 mi), Marble (5.2 mi), La Prairie (6 mi), Calumet (6.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023