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Babbitt, Minnesota, in St. Louis county, is 63 miles N of Duluth, Minnesota (center to center) and 198 miles N of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city is considered part of the Duluth - Superior metropolitan area. Babbitt has a population of 1,670.
In Babbitt, about 68% of adults are married. Babbitt is considered a city for married couples and families.
The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.
In 2000, Babbitt had a median family income of $37,137.
In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Babbitt ($500). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 90% of housing units in Babbitt are owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Homeowners in Babbitt benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Minnesota.
In Babbitt, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Babbitt to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):
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| Senior Citizens | |  |
| Age of the Population | | |
| Male Share of the Population |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
| Female Share of the Population |  | |
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| People Above Poverty |  | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | |  |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | |  |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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