Nashwauk, MN Demographics

A map of Nashwauk's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	830	880	89.6%	90.7%
Multiracial	45	53	4.9%	5.5%
Native American/Other	18	8	1.9%	0.8%
Asian	14	7	1.5%	0.7%
Black	11	2	1.2%	0.2%
Hispanic	8	20	0.9%	2.1%

Nashwauk, Minnesota has an estimated population of 926, a decrease from the 970 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.6% White, 4.9% Multiracial, 1.9% Native American/Other, 1.5% Asian, 1.2% Black, and 0.9% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Nashwauk, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Nashwauk has become 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 Nashwauk, that probability was 17.3% in 2020 and 19.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Nashwauk is ranked the 372nd 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). Nashwauk was ranked the 364th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Nashwauk's White Population

830 residents of Nashwauk, or 89.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Nashwauk is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Nashwauk ranks 439th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nashwauk's White population has declined by an estimated 5.7%. White residents' share of Nashwauk's population has decreased from 90.7% to 89.6%.

Nashwauk is more White than neighboring Keewatin (81.8% White), and Calumet (76% White). Nashwauk is less White than neighboring Marble (92.7% White), Taconite (92.7% White), and Goodland (100% White).

Nashwauk's Black Population

11 residents of Nashwauk, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Nashwauk is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Nashwauk ranks 541st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nashwauk's Black population has grown by an estimated 450.0%. Black residents' share of Nashwauk's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.2%.

Nashwauk is more Black than neighboring Keewatin (0% Black), Taconite (0% Black), and Goodland (0% Black). Nashwauk is less Black than neighboring Calumet (3.2% Black), and Marble (3.4% Black).

Nashwauk's Asian Population

14 residents of Nashwauk, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Nashwauk is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Nashwauk ranks 321st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nashwauk's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Nashwauk's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.5%.

Nashwauk is more Asian than neighboring Keewatin (0% Asian), Calumet (0% Asian), Taconite (0% Asian), and Goodland (0% Asian). Nashwauk is less Asian than neighboring Marble (1.6% Asian).

Nashwauk's Hispanic Population

8 residents of Nashwauk, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Nashwauk is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Nashwauk ranks 591st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nashwauk's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Nashwauk's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.9%.

Nashwauk is more Hispanic than neighboring Marble (0% Hispanic), Taconite (0% Hispanic), and Goodland (0% Hispanic). Nashwauk is less Hispanic than neighboring Keewatin (3.1% Hispanic), and Calumet (3.6% Hispanic).

Nashwauk's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Nashwauk, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Nashwauk is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Nashwauk ranks 371st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nashwauk's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 125.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Nashwauk's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.9%.

Nashwauk is more Native American/Other than neighboring Keewatin (0.1% Native American/Other), Marble (0.3% Native American/Other), and Goodland (0% Native American/Other). Nashwauk is less Native American/Other than neighboring Calumet (9% Native American/Other), and Taconite (2.4% Native American/Other).

Nashwauk's Multiracial Population

45 residents of Nashwauk, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Nashwauk is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Nashwauk ranks 135th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nashwauk's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 15.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Nashwauk's population has decreased from 5.5% to 4.9%.

Nashwauk is more Multiracial than neighboring Marble (1.9% Multiracial), and Goodland (0% Multiracial). Nashwauk is less Multiracial than neighboring Keewatin (15% Multiracial), and Calumet (8.2% 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.