Scanlon, MN Demographics

A map of Scanlon's Population by Race

Scanlon, Minnesota had a population of 987 in 2020. It was 90.9% White, 0.6% Black, 0.2% Asian, 1.8% Hispanic, 3.2% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Scanlon, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Scanlon is the 361st 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).

Scanlon's White Population

897 residents of Scanlon identify as White, or 90.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Scanlon larger than the White share of the population of Minnesota (76.3% White). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Scanlon is ranked #420 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Scanlon is more White than neighboring Carlton (87.7% White), Cloquet (79.4% White), and Mahnomen (11.7% White). Scanlon is less White than neighboring Esko (93% White), and Wrenshall (91.6% White).

Scanlon's Black Population

6 residents of Scanlon identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Scanlon slightly less than the Black share of the population of Minnesota (6.9% Black). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Scanlon is ranked #354 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Scanlon is more Black than neighboring Carlton (0.3% Black), Esko (0.3% Black), Wrenshall (0% Black), and Mahnomen (0.4% Black). Scanlon is less Black than neighboring Cloquet (0.8% Black).

Scanlon's Asian Population

2 residents of Scanlon identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Scanlon roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Minnesota (5.2% Asian). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Scanlon is ranked #533 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Scanlon is more Asian than neighboring Wrenshall (0% Asian), and Mahnomen (0% Asian). Scanlon is less Asian than neighboring Cloquet (0.7% Asian).

Scanlon's Hispanic Population

18 residents of Scanlon identify as Hispanic, or 1.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Scanlon roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Minnesota (6.1% Hispanic). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Scanlon is ranked #623 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Scanlon is more Hispanic than neighboring Esko (0.9% Hispanic). Scanlon is less Hispanic than neighboring Carlton (2.1% Hispanic), Wrenshall (1.9% Hispanic), and Mahnomen (2.6% Hispanic).

Scanlon's Native American/Other Population

32 residents of Scanlon identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Scanlon roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Minnesota (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Scanlon is ranked #102 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Scanlon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Esko (1.8% Native American/Other), and Wrenshall (2.3% Native American/Other). Scanlon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Carlton (4.9% Native American/Other), Cloquet (10.9% Native American/Other), and Mahnomen (78.8% Native American/Other).

Scanlon's Multiracial Population

32 residents of Scanlon identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Scanlon roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Minnesota (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Scanlon is ranked #514 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Scanlon is less Multiracial than neighboring Carlton (4.9% Multiracial), Esko (3.8% Multiracial), Cloquet (6.4% Multiracial), Wrenshall (4.2% Multiracial), and Mahnomen (6.5% Multiracial).

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