Bemidji, MN Demographics

A map of Bemidji's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	11,031	10,508	70.9%	72.1%
Native American/Other	1,914	2,064	12.3%	14.2%
Multiracial	1,677	886	10.8%	6.1%
Hispanic	498	587	3.2%	4.0%
Black	287	393	1.8%	2.7%
Asian	162	136	1.0%	0.9%

Bemidji, Minnesota has an estimated population of 15,569, an increase from the 14,574 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.9% White, 12.3% Native American/Other, 10.8% Multiracial, 3.2% Hispanic, 1.8% Black, and 1.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bemidji, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bemidji has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Bemidji, that probability was 45.4% in 2020 and 47.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bemidji is ranked the 72nd 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). Bemidji was ranked the 74th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bemidji's White Population

11,031 residents of Bemidji, or 70.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bemidji is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Bemidji ranks 807th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bemidji's White population has grown by an estimated 5.0%. White residents' share of Bemidji's population has decreased from 72.1% to 70.9%.

Bemidji is more White than neighboring Solway (57.3% White). Bemidji is less White than neighboring Wilton (74.6% White), Turtle River (89.7% White), Tenstrike (94.2% White), and Laporte (91.5% White).

Bemidji's Black Population

287 residents of Bemidji, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bemidji is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Bemidji ranks 111th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bemidji's Black population has declined by an estimated 27.0%. Black residents' share of Bemidji's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.8%.

Bemidji is more Black than neighboring Wilton (0% Black), Turtle River (0% Black), Solway (0% Black), Tenstrike (1% Black), and Laporte (0% Black).

Bemidji's Asian Population

162 residents of Bemidji, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bemidji is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Bemidji ranks 273rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bemidji's Asian population has grown by an estimated 19.1%. Asian residents' share of Bemidji's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Bemidji is more Asian than neighboring Wilton (0% Asian), Solway (0% Asian), and Laporte (0% Asian). Bemidji is less Asian than neighboring Turtle River (1.7% Asian).

Bemidji's Hispanic Population

498 residents of Bemidji, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bemidji is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Bemidji ranks 310th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bemidji's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 15.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Bemidji's population has decreased from 4.0% to 3.2%.

Bemidji is more Hispanic than neighboring Wilton (2.4% Hispanic), Turtle River (0% Hispanic), Solway (0% Hispanic), and Tenstrike (0% Hispanic). Bemidji is less Hispanic than neighboring Laporte (4.2% Hispanic).

Bemidji's Native American/Other Population

1,914 residents of Bemidji, or 12.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bemidji is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Bemidji ranks 40th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bemidji's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 7.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bemidji's population has decreased from 14.2% to 12.3%.

Bemidji is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wilton (6.7% Native American/Other), Turtle River (0% Native American/Other), Tenstrike (0.5% Native American/Other), and Laporte (0% Native American/Other). Bemidji is less Native American/Other than neighboring Solway (12.8% Native American/Other).

Bemidji's Multiracial Population

1,677 residents of Bemidji, or 10.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bemidji is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Bemidji ranks 99th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bemidji's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 89.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Bemidji's population has increased from 6.1% to 10.8%.

Bemidji is more Multiracial than neighboring Turtle River (8.6% Multiracial), Tenstrike (3.4% Multiracial), and Laporte (4.2% Multiracial). Bemidji is less Multiracial than neighboring Wilton (16.2% Multiracial), and Solway (29.9% 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.