Beltrami County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Beltrami County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 46,421. It is the 21st most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Beltrami County is 35.1 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Beltrami County is $67,257. This is 23% lower than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.0%. This is 73% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 31% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $222,300. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $305,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 69.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Beltrami County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.5%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 6.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 6.2%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

32.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.8%.