Beltrami County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Name: Beltrami County, Minnesota Demographics
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Beltrami County, Minnesota has a population of 46,512, the 21st most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $68,975 and the median home value is $237,500. The poverty rate is 16.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Beltrami County Quick Facts

Population 46,512

Median Household Income $68,975

Median Home Value $237,500

Poverty Rate 16.1%

Unemployment Rate 4.7%

Median Age 35.3 years

Homeownership Rate 70.1%

Affordability Ratio 3.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 31.8%

High School Graduation 92.3%

Cities/Places 12

Population 46,512 21st of 87

Median Income $68,975 23% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.1%

Unemployment 4.7%

How Beltrami County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	46,421	46,512	+0.2%
Median household income	$67,257	$68,975	+2.6%
Median home value	$222,300	$237,500	+6.8%

Median Household Income

Beltrami

$68,975

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Beltrami

$237,500

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.2%

$25K-$50K 17.6%

$50K-$100K 32.4%

$100K+ 32.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.5%

$10K-$15K

4.2%

$15K-$20K

5.2%

$20K-$25K

3.3%

$25K-$30K

3.9%

$30K-$35K

2.9%

$35K-$40K

3.6%

$40K-$45K

3.3%

$45K-$50K

3.9%

$50K-$60K

9.0%

$60K-$75K

10.3%

$75K-$100K

13.1%

$100K-$125K

11.3%

$125K-$150K

7.2%

$150K-$200K

7.1%

$200K+

7.2%

Employment

4.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

62.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.1%

Renter 29.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,053/mo 18.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.7%

18-34

24.7%

35-54

21.3%

55-74

22.2%

75+

7.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Beltrami County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Bemidji	15,569	$55,405	21.3%	$198,300
Redby	1,495	$57,059	22.4%	$108,000
Red Lake	1,481	$46,328	41.4%	$116,500
Little Rock	944	N/A	35.5%	$41,900
Blackduck	699	$36,447	25.9%	$96,900
Ponemah	391	N/A	21.0%	$123,600
Kelliher	341	$102,529	24.6%	$179,600
Wilton	327	$70,625	13.9%	$162,500
Tenstrike	207	$58,750	9.2%	$281,800
Solway	117	$96,250	7.7%	$215,000
Turtle River	58	$89,375	0.0%	$205,000
Funkley	55	$23,813	89.1%	$22,900

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Population Overview

Beltrami County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 46,512. It is the 21st most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Beltrami County is 35.3 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Beltrami County is $68,975. This is 23% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.1%. This is 74% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $237,500. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $329,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Beltrami County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.5%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 6.4%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

31.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Beltrami County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Minnesota and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Beltrami County, Minnesota?

Beltrami County has a population of 46,512, making it the 21st most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Beltrami County?

The median household income in Beltrami County is $68,975 with a poverty rate of 16.1%.

How many cities are in Beltrami County, Minnesota?

Beltrami County contains 12 Census-designated places.