Esko, MN Demographics

A map of Esko's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,741	1,936	96.0%	93.0%
Multiracial	43	79	2.4%	3.8%
Black	27	6	1.5%	0.3%
Native American/Other	2	38	0.1%	1.8%
Asian	0	5	0.0%	0.2%
Hispanic	0	18	0.0%	0.9%

Esko, Minnesota has an estimated population of 1,813, a large decrease from the 2,082 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.0% White, 2.4% Multiracial, 1.5% Black, 0.1% Native American/Other, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Esko, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Esko 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 Esko, that probability was 13.4% in 2020 and 7.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Esko is ranked the 279th 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). Esko was ranked the 253rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Esko's White Population

1,741 residents of Esko, or 96.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Esko is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Esko ranks 248th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Esko's White population has declined by an estimated 10.1%. White residents' share of Esko's population has increased from 93.0% to 96.0%.

Esko is more White than neighboring Scanlon (83.1% White), Carlton (91.8% White), Wrenshall (91.8% White), Cloquet (84.3% White), and Proctor (93.8% White).

Esko's Black Population

27 residents of Esko, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Esko is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Esko ranks 503rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Esko's Black population has grown by an estimated 350.0%. Black residents' share of Esko's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.5%.

Esko is more Black than neighboring Scanlon (0% Black), Wrenshall (0% Black), Cloquet (0.9% Black), and Proctor (0% Black). Esko is less Black than neighboring Carlton (3.1% Black).

Esko's Asian Population

0 residents of Esko, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Esko is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Esko ranks 537th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

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

Esko is less Asian than neighboring Scanlon (0.1% Asian), Wrenshall (0.2% Asian), and Cloquet (0.9% Asian).

Esko's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Esko, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Esko is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Esko ranks 796th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Esko's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Esko's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Esko is less Hispanic than neighboring Scanlon (2.3% Hispanic), Wrenshall (1.2% Hispanic), Cloquet (2.4% Hispanic), and Proctor (0.6% Hispanic).

Esko's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Esko, 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 Esko is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Esko ranks 184th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Esko's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 94.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Esko's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.1%.

Esko is less Native American/Other than neighboring Scanlon (1.2% Native American/Other), Carlton (1.5% Native American/Other), Wrenshall (1.5% Native American/Other), Cloquet (5.2% Native American/Other), and Proctor (3.6% Native American/Other).

Esko's Multiracial Population

43 residents of Esko, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Esko is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Esko ranks 393rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Esko's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 45.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Esko's population has decreased from 3.8% to 2.4%.

Esko is more Multiracial than neighboring Proctor (1.9% Multiracial). Esko is less Multiracial than neighboring Scanlon (13.4% Multiracial), Carlton (3.7% Multiracial), Wrenshall (5.2% Multiracial), and Cloquet (6.2% 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.