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Soudan, MN
Census-designated place in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
Population
415
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
610
ZIP codes
0
Soudan and its ZIP codes
Soudan at a glance
- Soudan is about 8.5 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Louis County. PPP loans are for Soudan.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Soudan, 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° / -7°F
28.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Soudan, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
Cities near Soudan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TowerCity | 1.8 mi | 2.9 |
| BabbittCity | 17 mi | 106 |
| BiwabikCity | 17 mi | 8.8 |
| Hoyt LakesCity | 18 mi | 55.9 |
| ElyCity | 19 mi | 2.9 |
| AuroraCity | 19 mi | 3.7 |
| CookCity | 21 mi | 2.6 |
| WintonCity | 22 mi | 0.1 |
| McKinleyCity | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| GilbertCity | 24 mi | 11.7 |
| VirginiaCity | 25 mi | 18.8 |
| Mountain IronCity | 26 mi | 68.1 |
| EvelethCity | 28 mi | 6.3 |
| LeonidasCity | 28 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Soudan, MN in?
- Soudan is in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Soudan, MN?
- About 415 people live in Soudan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Soudan?
- Nearby places include Tower (1.8 mi), Babbitt (17 mi), Biwabik (17 mi), Hoyt Lakes (18 mi), Ely (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023