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Bemidji, MN


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Bemidji, Minnesota

Bemidji, Minnesota, in Beltrami county, is 98 miles NE of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 189 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. About 11,917 people people live in Bemidji.

The People and Families of Bemidji

In Bemidji, about 34% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Bemidji, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the city.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Bemidji.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bemidji had a median family income of $37,250. It turns out that people in Bemidji tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($6,450) in Bemidji than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Bemidji Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Bemidji, about 54% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in the city.

Commuting

In Bemidji, 82% of commuters drive to work. In Bemidji, people like to walk or ride bicycles. Commuters in the city enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Bemidji Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Bemidji Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 17%Bemidji College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Bemidji, MN

Comparing Bemidji 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
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens75
Well-Paid Single Women56
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Well-Paid Single Men32
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity27
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size23
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income32
People Above Poverty21
People in Middle Class or Better21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home86
Public Transportation Use67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone108
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Affordability of Rents85
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Housing Recently Built66

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