Babbitt, MN Demographics

A map of Babbitt's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,308	1,313	93.9%	94.0%
Hispanic	67	11	4.8%	0.8%
Multiracial	13	50	0.9%	3.6%
Asian	4	4	0.3%	0.3%
Native American/Other	1	13	0.1%	0.9%
Black	0	6	0.0%	0.4%

Babbitt, Minnesota has an estimated population of 1,393, a less than 1% change from the 1,397 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.9% White, 4.8% Hispanic, 0.9% Multiracial, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Babbitt, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Babbitt is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Babbitt, that probability was 11.5% in 2020 and 11.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Babbitt is ranked the 310th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Babbitt was ranked the 306th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Babbitt's White Population

1,308 residents of Babbitt, or 93.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Babbitt is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Babbitt ranks 178th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Babbitt's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Babbitt's population has remained roughly unchanged at 93.9%.

Babbitt is more White than neighboring Hoyt Lakes (88.3% White), Ely (92.9% White), Winton (83.9% White), and Soudan (90.4% White). Babbitt is less White than neighboring Aurora (96% White).

Babbitt's Black Population

0 residents of Babbitt, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Babbitt is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Babbitt ranks 444th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Babbitt's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Babbitt's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Babbitt is less Black than neighboring Ely (2% Black).

Babbitt's Asian Population

4 residents of Babbitt, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Babbitt is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Babbitt ranks 514th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Babbitt's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Babbitt's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Babbitt is more Asian than neighboring Hoyt Lakes (0% Asian), Ely (0% Asian), Aurora (0% Asian), and Winton (0% Asian). Babbitt is less Asian than neighboring Soudan (0.7% Asian).

Babbitt's Hispanic Population

67 residents of Babbitt, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Babbitt is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Babbitt ranks 805th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Babbitt's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 509.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Babbitt's population has increased from 0.8% to 4.8%.

Babbitt is more Hispanic than neighboring Hoyt Lakes (3.8% Hispanic), Ely (1.6% Hispanic), Aurora (1.5% Hispanic), Winton (0% Hispanic), and Soudan (4.6% Hispanic).

Babbitt's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Babbitt, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Babbitt is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Babbitt ranks 330th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Babbitt's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 92.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Babbitt's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.1%.

Babbitt is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hoyt Lakes (2.9% Native American/Other), Ely (1.5% Native American/Other), Aurora (0.9% Native American/Other), Winton (3.2% Native American/Other), and Soudan (1.9% Native American/Other).

Babbitt's Multiracial Population

13 residents of Babbitt, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Babbitt is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Babbitt ranks 429th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Babbitt's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 74.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Babbitt's population has decreased from 3.6% to 0.9%.

Babbitt is less Multiracial than neighboring Hoyt Lakes (5% Multiracial), Ely (1.9% Multiracial), Aurora (1.7% Multiracial), Winton (12.9% Multiracial), and Soudan (2.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.