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Blackduck, MN


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Blackduck, Minnesota

Blackduck, Minnesota, in Beltrami county, is 120 miles NE of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 200 miles N of Minneapolis, Minnesota. There are 696 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Blackduck

In Blackduck, about 46% of adults are married. In Blackduck, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in Blackduck. There are a lot of senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Blackduck had a median family income of $29,750.

Blackduck Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Blackduck that were owner-occupied was 66%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city. Compared to most cities in the state, Blackduck has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Blackduck, 80% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about Blackduck is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBlackduck Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyBlackduck Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 17%Blackduck Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Blackduck, MN

Comparing Blackduck 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 Population1010
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population77
Racial Diversity55
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Well-Paid Single Men11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
People Above Poverty31
Median Family Income21
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home87
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Rents87
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Housing Recently Built66
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