Soudan, MN Demographics

A map of Soudan's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	375	355	90.4%	92.2%
Hispanic	19	4	4.6%	1.0%
Multiracial	10	14	2.4%	3.6%
Native American/Other	8	9	1.9%	2.3%
Asian	3	3	0.7%	0.8%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Soudan, Minnesota has an estimated population of 415, an increase from the 385 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.4% White, 4.6% Hispanic, 2.4% Multiracial, 1.9% Native American/Other, 0.7% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Soudan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Soudan 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 Soudan, that probability was 14.8% in 2020 and 18.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Soudan is ranked the 544th 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). Soudan was ranked the 556th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Soudan's White Population

375 residents of Soudan, or 90.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Soudan is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Soudan ranks 316th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soudan's White population has grown by an estimated 5.6%. White residents' share of Soudan's population has decreased from 92.2% to 90.4%.

Soudan is more White than neighboring Tower (88.8% White), and Hoyt Lakes (88.3% White). Soudan is less White than neighboring Biwabik (97.2% White), Aurora (96% White), and Babbitt (93.9% White).

Soudan's Black Population

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

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

Soudan is less Black than neighboring Tower (0.5% Black).

Soudan's Asian Population

3 residents of Soudan, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Soudan is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Soudan ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soudan's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Soudan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Soudan is more Asian than neighboring Tower (0% Asian), Biwabik (0% Asian), Hoyt Lakes (0% Asian), Aurora (0% Asian), and Babbitt (0.3% Asian).

Soudan's Hispanic Population

19 residents of Soudan, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Soudan is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Soudan ranks 769th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soudan's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 375.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Soudan's population has increased from 1.0% to 4.6%.

Soudan is more Hispanic than neighboring Biwabik (0.6% Hispanic), Hoyt Lakes (3.8% Hispanic), and Aurora (1.5% Hispanic). Soudan is less Hispanic than neighboring Tower (6.3% Hispanic), and Babbitt (4.8% Hispanic).

Soudan's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Soudan, 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 Soudan is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Soudan ranks 137th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soudan's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Soudan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Soudan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tower (0.3% Native American/Other), Biwabik (0.1% Native American/Other), Aurora (0.9% Native American/Other), and Babbitt (0.1% Native American/Other). Soudan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hoyt Lakes (2.9% Native American/Other).

Soudan's Multiracial Population

10 residents of Soudan, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Soudan is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Soudan ranks 418th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soudan's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 28.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Soudan's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.4%.

Soudan is more Multiracial than neighboring Biwabik (2.1% Multiracial), Aurora (1.7% Multiracial), and Babbitt (0.9% Multiracial). Soudan is less Multiracial than neighboring Tower (4.1% Multiracial), and Hoyt Lakes (5% 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.