Bemidji, MN
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Bemidji, Minnesota Summary
Life in Bemidji research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Bemidji over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Bemidji:
The population in Bemidji is 15,490.
The median home value in Bemidji is $213,786.
The median income in Bemidji is $53,850.
The cost of living in Bemidji is 89 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Bemidji is $1,004.
The unemployment rate in Bemidji is 5.2%.
The poverty rate in Bemidji is 20.7%.
The average high in Bemidji is 50.0° and the average low is 29.2°.
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Bemidji, MN Crime Report
Crime in Bemidji summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Bemidji. Key points include:
There were 1,073 total crimes in Bemidji in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Bemidji is 6,614.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Bemidji is 480.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Bemidji is 6,134.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Bemidji is 212.14% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Bemidji Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Bemidji / 100k People |
Minnesota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,073 | 6,614.9 | 1,862.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 78 | 480.9 | 256.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 12.3 | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 7 | 43.2 | 48.9 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 46 | 283.6 | 168.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 995 | 6,134.0 | 1,606.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 78 | 480.9 | 184.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 887 | 5,468.2 | 1,208.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 30 | 184.9 | 213.1 | 259.0 |
Bemidji, MN Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Bemidji summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Bemidji. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Minnesota. Key points include:
The cost of living in Bemidji is 89 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Bemidji is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Bemidji is $213,786.
The median income in Bemidji is $53,850.
Bemidji's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Bemidji Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Bemidji | Minnesota | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 90 | 101 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 105 | 110 | 100 | |
| Housing | 83 | 100 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 96 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 111 | 94 | 100 | |
Bemidji, MN Weather
The average high in Bemidji is 50.0° and the average low is 29.2°.
There are 57.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 25.3 inches of precipitation each year with 45.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Bemidji |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 50.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 29.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 57.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 25.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 45.0 |
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2 Reviews & Comments About Bemidji
/5
Andie Gacha - None
I live in Minnesota bemidji oh g*d at least I live in a area that no one comes to I should move back to Cass Lake who lives In bemidji with me
HomeSnacks User - 2019-03-29 12:48:57.558429
Came up to Bemidji,MN for school seemed like a nice quaint town. And first year of school was great... at least up until the end. End of 2nd semester of college I broke my jaw... ok it sucked but the town was nice still. Boy was i wrong. Cant find a decent paying job, moved tword the police station and within the first 3 months in the house it was broken into and a shooting happened close to where I live. Not to mention I had a gun pulled out on me. The job market it terrible. Cant find a job and the ones you can find dont allow you to save money. They pay so little and rent is high being it is a college town. If you are thinking about moving here I'd suggest you dont, unless you have a specific skill or trade you get a job offer for. And I'm not talking selling drugs. Huge homeless problem along with M**h and H****n. I give it a 2 star being it is not the worst place I have ever lived. I'm from a city where 1+ murder not including all the other shootings in one night is not out of the ordinary. It is beautiful up here, if you live in the right area you can keep away from all the stealing and drug abusers. There is alot of nothing up here and alot of lakes for fishing and public land for hunting. But with the huge drug trade not even 40 miles north in Red lake, the problem with people stealing babies from the hospital here, the very live s*x trafficking around the area, and all of the nothingness, I'd be willing to bet more goes on here that meets the eye.
I basically said everything I have to say about bemidji. Not the worse town in America if your in the right places. It really is not that bad on the surface, but if you dont have a trade or skill to get work. Prepare to become traped in this cold h**l hole.
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Bemidji Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Bemidji
The current population in Bemidji is 15,490. The population has increased 17.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15,490 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 15,441 | 2.2% |
| 2021 | 15,114 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 15,277 | 1.0% |
| 2019 | 15,132 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 15,004 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 14,803 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 14,664 | 1.7% |
| 2015 | 14,417 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 14,319 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 14,123 | 4.7% |
| 2012 | 13,485 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 13,354 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 13,209 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bemidji
Bemidji is:
74.0% White with 11,456 White residents.
1.8% African American with 276 African American residents.
9.8% American Indian with 1,520 American Indian residents.
0.8% Asian with 130 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 25 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 112 Other residents.
9.6% Two Or More with 1,492 Two Or More residents.
3.1% Hispanic with 479 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Bemidji | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.0% | 76.7% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.8% | 6.7% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 9.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 9.6% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 6.2% | 19.0% |
Gender in Bemidji
Bemidji is 52.2% female with 8,091 female residents.
Bemidji is 47.8% male with 7,399 male residents.
| Gender | Bemidji | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bemidji for adults over 25
4.0% of adults in Bemidji completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Bemidji completed 9-12th grade.
24.0% of adults in Bemidji completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Bemidji completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Bemidji completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Bemidji completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Bemidji completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Bemidji completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Bemidji completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Bemidji | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 25.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Bemidji, Minnesota
4.6% of households in Bemidji earn Less than $10,000.
8.1% of households in Bemidji earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.6% of households in Bemidji earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.0% of households in Bemidji earn $25,000 to $34,999.
16.4% of households in Bemidji earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.6% of households in Bemidji earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.7% of households in Bemidji earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.8% of households in Bemidji earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.5% of households in Bemidji earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.7% of households in Bemidji earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Bemidji | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.6% | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.1% | 2.8% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.6% | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.0% | 5.8% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.4% | 9.6% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.6% | 15.7% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.7% | 13.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.8% | 19.7% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.5% | 10.9% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.7% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
