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Bemidji, MN Demographics

A map of Bemidji's Population by Race

Race
PopulationPercent
White
10,50872.1%
Native American/Other
2,06414.2%
Multiracial
8866.1%
Hispanic
5874.0%
Black
3932.7%
Asian
1360.9%

Bemidji, Minnesota had a population of 14,574 in 2020. It was 72.1% White, 2.7% Black, 0.9% Asian, 4.0% Hispanic, 14.2% Native American/Other, and 6.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Bemidji, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Bemidji is the 74th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Bemidji's White Population

10,508 residents of Bemidji identify as White, or 72.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Bemidji roughly similar to the White share of the population of Minnesota (76.3% White). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Bemidji is ranked #807 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Bemidji is less White than neighboring Wilton (73.8% White), Turtle River (88.6% White), Solway (82.2% White), Tenstrike (87.6% White), and Laporte (89.6% White).

Bemidji's Black Population

393 residents of Bemidji identify as Black, or 2.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Bemidji roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Minnesota (6.9% Black). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Bemidji is ranked #108 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Bemidji is more Black than neighboring Wilton (0.8% Black), Turtle River (0% Black), Solway (0% Black), Tenstrike (0% Black), and Laporte (0% Black).

Bemidji's Asian Population

136 residents of Bemidji identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Bemidji roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Minnesota (5.2% Asian). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Bemidji is ranked #266 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Bemidji is more Asian than neighboring Wilton (0.4% Asian), Tenstrike (0% Asian), and Laporte (0% Asian). Bemidji is less Asian than neighboring Turtle River (1.1% Asian), and Solway (1.4% Asian).

Bemidji's Hispanic Population

587 residents of Bemidji identify as Hispanic, or 4.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Bemidji roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Minnesota (6.1% Hispanic). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Bemidji is ranked #307 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Bemidji is more Hispanic than neighboring Wilton (3.8% Hispanic), Solway (2.7% Hispanic), Tenstrike (0% Hispanic), and Laporte (1.5% Hispanic). Bemidji is less Hispanic than neighboring Turtle River (4.5% Hispanic).

Bemidji's Native American/Other Population

2,064 residents of Bemidji identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 14.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Bemidji larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Minnesota (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Bemidji is ranked #40 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Bemidji is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wilton (8% Native American/Other), Turtle River (2.3% Native American/Other), Solway (0% Native American/Other), Tenstrike (3.8% Native American/Other), and Laporte (6.7% Native American/Other).

Bemidji's Multiracial Population

886 residents of Bemidji identify as Multiracial, or 6.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Bemidji roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Minnesota (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Bemidji is ranked #98 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Bemidji is more Multiracial than neighboring Turtle River (3.4% Multiracial), and Laporte (2.2% Multiracial). Bemidji is less Multiracial than neighboring Wilton (13.3% Multiracial), Solway (13.7% Multiracial), and Tenstrike (8.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.