Federal Dam, MN Demographics
A map of Federal Dam's Population by Race
Federal Dam, Minnesota has an estimated population of 142, a large increase from the 123 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.9% White, 24.6% Multiracial, 20.4% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Federal Dam, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Federal Dam has become considerably 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 Federal Dam, that probability was 53.1% in 2020 and 59.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Federal Dam is ranked the 746th 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). Federal Dam was ranked the 771st most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Federal Dam's White Population
78 residents of Federal Dam, or 54.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Federal Dam is significantly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Federal Dam ranks 852nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Federal Dam's White population has declined by an estimated 1.3%. White residents' share of Federal Dam's population has decreased from 64.2% to 54.9%.
Federal Dam is more White than neighboring Bena (24.1% White), and Ball Club (11.8% White). Federal Dam is less White than neighboring Boy River (100% White), Longville (100% White), and Whipholt (90.8% White).
Federal Dam's Black Population
0 residents of Federal Dam, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Federal Dam is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Federal Dam ranks 599th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Federal Dam's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Federal Dam's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Federal Dam's Asian Population
0 residents of Federal Dam, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Federal Dam is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Federal Dam ranks 120th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Federal Dam's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Federal Dam's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.0%.
Federal Dam is less Asian than neighboring Bena (1.3% Asian).
Federal Dam's Hispanic Population
0 residents of Federal Dam, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Federal Dam is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Federal Dam ranks 802nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Federal Dam's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Federal Dam's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.
Federal Dam's Native American/Other Population
29 residents of Federal Dam, or 20.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Federal Dam is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Federal Dam ranks 41st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Federal Dam's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 93.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Federal Dam's population has increased from 12.2% to 20.4%.
Federal Dam is more Native American/Other than neighboring Boy River (0% Native American/Other), Longville (0% Native American/Other), and Whipholt (9.2% Native American/Other). Federal Dam is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bena (46.8% Native American/Other), and Ball Club (83.5% Native American/Other).
Federal Dam's Multiracial Population
35 residents of Federal Dam, or 24.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Federal Dam is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Federal Dam ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Federal Dam's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 40.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Federal Dam's population has increased from 20.3% to 24.6%.
Federal Dam is more Multiracial than neighboring Boy River (0% Multiracial), Longville (0% Multiracial), Whipholt (0% Multiracial), and Ball Club (4.7% Multiracial). Federal Dam is less Multiracial than neighboring Bena (27.8% 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.