Northome, MN Demographics

A map of Northome's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	135	139	84.9%	89.7%
Asian	13	0	8.2%	0.0%
Multiracial	10	6	6.3%	3.9%
Native American/Other	1	7	0.6%	4.5%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	3	0.0%	1.9%

Northome, Minnesota has an estimated population of 159, a slight increase from the 155 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.9% White, 8.2% Asian, 6.3% Multiracial, 0.6% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Northome, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Northome 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 Northome, that probability was 19.2% in 2020 and 26.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Northome is ranked the 728th 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). Northome was ranked the 732nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Northome's White Population

135 residents of Northome, or 84.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Northome is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Northome ranks 493rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northome's White population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. White residents' share of Northome's population has decreased from 89.7% to 84.9%.

Northome is more White than neighboring Mizpah (53.4% White), Squaw Lake (34.6% White), and Blackduck (78.4% White). Northome is less White than neighboring Funkley (92.7% White), and Kelliher (88.3% White).

Northome's Black Population

0 residents of Northome, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Northome is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Northome ranks 599th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northome's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Northome's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Northome's Asian Population

13 residents of Northome, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Northome is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Northome ranks 614th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northome's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 13. Asian residents' share of Northome's population has increased from 0.0% to 8.2%.

Northome is more Asian than neighboring Mizpah (0% Asian), Funkley (0% Asian), Kelliher (1.5% Asian), Squaw Lake (0% Asian), and Blackduck (0% Asian).

Northome's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Northome, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Northome is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Northome ranks 607th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northome's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Northome's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.0%.

Northome is less Hispanic than neighboring Blackduck (7% Hispanic).

Northome's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Northome, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Northome is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Northome ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northome's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 85.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Northome's population has decreased from 4.5% to 0.6%.

Northome is more Native American/Other than neighboring Funkley (0% Native American/Other), and Blackduck (0.4% Native American/Other). Northome is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mizpah (5.2% Native American/Other), Kelliher (5.3% Native American/Other), and Squaw Lake (58.7% Native American/Other).

Northome's Multiracial Population

10 residents of Northome, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Northome is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Northome ranks 377th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northome's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Northome's population has increased from 3.9% to 6.3%.

Northome is more Multiracial than neighboring Kelliher (5% Multiracial). Northome is less Multiracial than neighboring Mizpah (41.4% Multiracial), Funkley (7.3% Multiracial), Squaw Lake (6.7% Multiracial), and Blackduck (14.2% 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.