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Barnum, MN


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Barnum, Minnesota

Barnum, Minnesota, in Carlton county, is 34 miles SW of Duluth, Minnesota (center to center) and 109 miles N of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 525.

The People and Families of Barnum

In Barnum, about 53% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Barnum, since the city is home to many young children. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Barnum had a median family income of $40,625. In Barnum, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Barnum.

Barnum Housing

Owners occupy 67% of the housing units in Barnum. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the city is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. One of the strengths of Barnum is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Barnum, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Barnum strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Barnum Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Barnum, MN

Comparing Barnum to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population66
Senior Citizens55
Well-Paid Single Men52
Female Share of the Population55
Age of the Population23
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty64
Median Family Income53
People in Middle Class or Better52
College Educated Adults53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work75
Public Transportation Use64
Short Commute Times53

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
People Living Alone65
Housing Recently Built55
Affordability of Property Taxes56
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