Census ACS · #178 MSA
Duluth Metro Area
The Duluth, Mn-Wi Metropolitan Statistical Area has 280,710 residents across 2 states. The median household income is $71,067 and the median home value is $208,900.
280,710
Population
33
People / sq mi
$71,067
Median Income
$208,900
Median Home Value
The Duluth CBSA covers 8,414 sq mi of land at 33.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.3% |
| Black or African American | 1.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.0% |
Economy & Income
$71,067
Median Household Income
$39,265
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Duluth metro's price level is 88.8 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 11.2% lower the US average. The local median income of $71,067 has the buying power of $80,059 in average-priced US metros.
88.8
Price Level (US = 100)
$80,059
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$71,067
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$208,900
Median Home Value
$959
Median Rent
72.9%
Homeownership
Education
94.7%
High School+
30.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.3%
Drive Alone
9.3%
Work From Home
20.6 min
Avg Commute
26.6%
Foreign Born
Duluth spans these states
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Duluth, Mn-Wi Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 280,710 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #178 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Duluth metro area is $71,067, with a per capita income of $39,265.
The Duluth, Mn-Wi CBSA spans 2 states: Wisconsin, Minnesota.
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Data for the Duluth, Mn-Wi CBSA (20260) 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.