Census ACS · #640 μSA
Bemidji Metro Area
The Bemidji, Mn Micropolitan Statistical Area has 46,421 residents. The median household income is $67,257 and the median home value is $222,300.
46,421
Population
19
People / sq mi
$67,257
Median Income
$222,300
Median Home Value
The Bemidji CBSA covers 2,505 sq mi of land at 18.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 70.9% |
| Black or African American | 1.4% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 23.5% |
Economy & Income
$67,257
Median Household Income
$34,429
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$222,300
Median Home Value
$991
Median Rent
69.5%
Homeownership
Education
92.8%
High School+
32.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.4%
Drive Alone
8.1%
Work From Home
20.8 min
Avg Commute
21.7%
Foreign Born
Bemidji spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Bemidji, Mn Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 46,421 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #640 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Bemidji metro area is $67,257, with a per capita income of $34,429.
The Bemidji, Mn CBSA spans the state of Minnesota.
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Data for the Bemidji, Mn CBSA (13420) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.