Kelliher, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 341, Kelliher's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Kelliher is a small community located in Minnesota, within Beltrami County. The total population is 341. It ranks as the 585th most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kelliher is 66.1 years. This is 70% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kelliher is $102,529. This is 15% higher than the state median of $89,062. It is also 27% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.6%. This is 164% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 41% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $179,600. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Kelliher is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 86.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Kelliher has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.3% of all residents. Asian residents account for 1.5%. The Asian population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

37.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% 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 93.6%. Notably, 31.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Kelliher, Minnesota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Minnesota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.