Duluth, MN Demographics

A map of Duluth's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	75,451	72,984	86.6%	84.2%
Multiracial	4,099	4,869	4.7%	5.6%
Black	2,368	3,001	2.7%	3.5%
Hispanic	2,260	2,058	2.6%	2.4%
Asian	1,498	1,381	1.7%	1.6%
Native American/Other	1,417	2,404	1.6%	2.8%

Duluth, Minnesota has an estimated population of 87,093, a less than 1% change from the 86,697 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.6% White, 4.7% Multiracial, 2.7% Black, 2.6% Hispanic, 1.7% Asian, and 1.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Duluth, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Duluth has become 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 Duluth, that probability was 28.5% in 2020 and 24.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Duluth is ranked the 5th 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). Duluth was ranked the 5th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Duluth's White Population

75,451 residents of Duluth, or 86.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Duluth is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Duluth ranks 675th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Duluth's White population has grown by an estimated 3.4%. White residents' share of Duluth's population has increased from 84.2% to 86.6%.

Duluth is less White than neighboring Proctor (93.8% White), Superior (88.2% White), Hermantown (88.2% White), Rice Lake (91.2% White), and Superior (92.8% White).

Duluth's Black Population

2,368 residents of Duluth, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Duluth is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Duluth ranks 94th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Duluth's Black population has declined by an estimated 21.1%. Black residents' share of Duluth's population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.7%.

Duluth is more Black than neighboring Proctor (0% Black), Superior (1% Black), Hermantown (1.7% Black), Rice Lake (0% Black), and Superior (0.3% Black).

Duluth's Asian Population

1,498 residents of Duluth, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Duluth is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Duluth ranks 167th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Duluth's Asian population has grown by an estimated 8.5%. Asian residents' share of Duluth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Duluth is more Asian than neighboring Proctor (0% Asian), Superior (1.1% Asian), Hermantown (1.1% Asian), Rice Lake (0.4% Asian), and Superior (0.5% Asian).

Duluth's Hispanic Population

2,260 residents of Duluth, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Duluth is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Duluth ranks 538th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Duluth's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Duluth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Duluth is more Hispanic than neighboring Proctor (0.6% Hispanic), Rice Lake (1.5% Hispanic), and Superior (1.8% Hispanic). Duluth is less Hispanic than neighboring Hermantown (2.9% Hispanic).

Duluth's Native American/Other Population

1,417 residents of Duluth, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Duluth is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Duluth ranks 118th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Duluth's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 41.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Duluth's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.6%.

Duluth is more Native American/Other than neighboring Superior (1.2% Native American/Other), Rice Lake (0% Native American/Other), and Superior (0.5% Native American/Other). Duluth is less Native American/Other than neighboring Proctor (3.6% Native American/Other).

Duluth's Multiracial Population

4,099 residents of Duluth, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Duluth is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Duluth ranks 125th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Duluth's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 15.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Duluth's population has decreased from 5.6% to 4.7%.

Duluth is more Multiracial than neighboring Proctor (1.9% Multiracial), Hermantown (4.5% Multiracial), and Superior (4.1% Multiracial). Duluth is less Multiracial than neighboring Superior (6% Multiracial), and Rice Lake (6.9% 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.