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Eveleth, MN
City in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
Population
3,448
Land area
6.3sq mi
People per sq mi
547
ZIP codes
0
Eveleth and its ZIP codes
Eveleth at a glance
- Eveleth is about 7.6 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,725 a year, 43% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $97,600 (70% below Minnesota) and median rent is $904 a month.
Local data for Eveleth, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Eveleth, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,725
Poverty rate
14.8%
Median home value
$97,600
Median rent
$904/mo
Homeownership
66.8%
Bachelor's or higher
19.9%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
19.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (577), Norwegian Americans (467), Irish Americans (374).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Louis County. PPP loans are for Eveleth.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,615
95,078 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,867
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.7B
FY 2026, $13,363 per person
How people get to work
Eveleth, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.4%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.7%
- Worked from home1.6%
Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Eveleth, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
2,085
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
290
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / -1°F
27.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Eveleth, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Eveleth
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LeonidasCity | 1.8 mi | 1.3 |
| VirginiaCity | 2.8 mi | 18.8 |
| GilbertCity | 3.7 mi | 11.7 |
| Iron JunctionCity | 5 mi | 0.8 |
| McKinleyCity | 6.6 mi | 1.4 |
| Mountain IronCity | 6.8 mi | 68.1 |
| KinneyCity | 9.5 mi | 3.9 |
| BuhlCity | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| BiwabikCity | 13 mi | 8.8 |
| AuroraCity | 14 mi | 3.7 |
| ChisholmCity | 16 mi | 4.5 |
| HibbingCity | 19 mi | 182 |
| Hoyt LakesCity | 20 mi | 55.9 |
| KeewatinCity | 26 mi | 2.6 |
| TowerCity | 27 mi | 2.9 |
| CookCity | 27 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Eveleth, MN in?
- Eveleth is in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Eveleth, MN?
- About 3,448 people live in Eveleth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Eveleth?
- Nearby places include Leonidas (1.8 mi), Virginia (2.8 mi), Gilbert (3.7 mi), Iron Junction (5 mi), McKinley (6.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023