Barnum, MN Demographics

A map of Barnum's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	473	556	94.0%	89.7%
Multiracial	23	40	4.6%	6.5%
Asian	4	2	0.8%	0.3%
Black	2	2	0.4%	0.3%
Hispanic	1	11	0.2%	1.8%
Native American/Other	0	9	0.0%	1.5%

Barnum, Minnesota has an estimated population of 503, a large decrease from the 620 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.0% White, 4.6% Multiracial, 0.8% Asian, 0.4% Black, 0.2% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Barnum, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Barnum has become considerably less racially diverse since 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 Barnum, that probability was 19.1% in 2020 and 11.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Barnum is ranked the 497th 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). Barnum was ranked the 452nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Barnum's White Population

473 residents of Barnum, or 94.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Barnum is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Barnum ranks 493rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barnum's White population has declined by an estimated 14.9%. White residents' share of Barnum's population has increased from 89.7% to 94.0%.

Barnum is more White than neighboring Mahtowa (85.7% White), Moose Lake (62.2% White), and Sturgeon Lake (72.4% White). Barnum is less White than neighboring Kettle River (97.1% White), and Kerrick (100% White).

Barnum's Black Population

2 residents of Barnum, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Barnum is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Barnum ranks 484th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barnum's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Barnum's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Barnum is more Black than neighboring Mahtowa (0.2% Black), Kettle River (0% Black), and Kerrick (0% Black). Barnum is less Black than neighboring Moose Lake (20.3% Black), and Sturgeon Lake (16.9% Black).

Barnum's Asian Population

4 residents of Barnum, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Barnum is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Barnum ranks 490th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barnum's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Barnum's population has increased from 0.3% to 0.8%.

Barnum is more Asian than neighboring Mahtowa (0.2% Asian), Kettle River (0% Asian), and Kerrick (0% Asian). Barnum is less Asian than neighboring Moose Lake (1.4% Asian), and Sturgeon Lake (1.9% Asian).

Barnum's Hispanic Population

1 residents of Barnum, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Barnum is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Barnum ranks 637th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barnum's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 90.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Barnum's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.2%.

Barnum is more Hispanic than neighboring Kettle River (0% Hispanic), and Kerrick (0% Hispanic). Barnum is less Hispanic than neighboring Mahtowa (1.4% Hispanic), Moose Lake (7.9% Hispanic), and Sturgeon Lake (2.3% Hispanic).

Barnum's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Barnum, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Barnum is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Barnum ranks 221st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barnum's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Barnum's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Barnum is less Native American/Other than neighboring Moose Lake (4.1% Native American/Other), Sturgeon Lake (1.4% Native American/Other), and Kettle River (1.4% Native American/Other).

Barnum's Multiracial Population

23 residents of Barnum, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Barnum is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Barnum ranks 86th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barnum's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 42.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Barnum's population has decreased from 6.5% to 4.6%.

Barnum is more Multiracial than neighboring Moose Lake (4.2% Multiracial), Kettle River (1.4% Multiracial), and Kerrick (0% Multiracial). Barnum is less Multiracial than neighboring Mahtowa (12.4% Multiracial), and Sturgeon Lake (5.1% 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.