Keewatin, MN Demographics
A map of Keewatin's Population by Race
Keewatin, Minnesota has an estimated population of 1,215, a large increase from the 984 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.8% White, 15.0% Multiracial, 3.1% Hispanic, 0.1% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Keewatin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Keewatin has become considerably more 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 Keewatin, that probability was 16.9% in 2020 and 30.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Keewatin is ranked the 332nd 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). Keewatin was ranked the 363rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Keewatin's White Population
994 residents of Keewatin, or 81.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Keewatin is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Keewatin ranks 418th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Keewatin's White population has grown by an estimated 11.1%. White residents' share of Keewatin's population has decreased from 91.0% to 81.8%.
Keewatin is more White than neighboring Calumet (76% White). Keewatin is less White than neighboring Nashwauk (89.6% White), Hibbing (93.3% White), Chisholm (93.3% White), and Marble (92.7% White).
Keewatin's Black Population
0 residents of Keewatin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Keewatin is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Keewatin ranks 493rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Keewatin's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Keewatin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Keewatin is less Black than neighboring Nashwauk (1.2% Black), Hibbing (2% Black), Calumet (3.2% Black), and Marble (3.4% Black).
Keewatin's Asian Population
0 residents of Keewatin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Keewatin is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Keewatin ranks 499th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Keewatin's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Keewatin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Keewatin is less Asian than neighboring Nashwauk (1.5% Asian), Hibbing (0.2% Asian), and Marble (1.6% Asian).
Keewatin's Hispanic Population
38 residents of Keewatin, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Keewatin is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Keewatin ranks 737th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Keewatin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 216.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Keewatin's population has increased from 1.2% to 3.1%.
Keewatin is more Hispanic than neighboring Nashwauk (0.9% Hispanic), Hibbing (1.6% Hispanic), Chisholm (0.4% Hispanic), and Marble (0% Hispanic). Keewatin is less Hispanic than neighboring Calumet (3.6% Hispanic).
Keewatin's Native American/Other Population
1 residents of Keewatin, 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 Keewatin is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Keewatin ranks 335th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Keewatin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 88.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Keewatin's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.1%.
Keewatin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nashwauk (1.9% Native American/Other), Hibbing (0.4% Native American/Other), Calumet (9% Native American/Other), Chisholm (1.1% Native American/Other), and Marble (0.3% Native American/Other).
Keewatin's Multiracial Population
182 residents of Keewatin, or 15.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Keewatin is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Keewatin ranks 94th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Keewatin's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 193.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Keewatin's population has increased from 6.3% to 15.0%.
Keewatin is more Multiracial than neighboring Nashwauk (4.9% Multiracial), Hibbing (2.6% Multiracial), Calumet (8.2% Multiracial), Chisholm (5.3% Multiracial), and Marble (1.9% 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.