Taconite, MN Demographics

A map of Taconite's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	434	594	92.7%	91.2%
Multiracial	23	35	4.9%	5.4%
Native American/Other	11	9	2.4%	1.4%
Black	0	3	0.0%	0.5%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.2%
Hispanic	0	9	0.0%	1.4%

Taconite, Minnesota has an estimated population of 468, a large decrease from the 651 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.7% White, 4.9% Multiracial, 2.4% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Taconite, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Taconite has become less 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 Taconite, that probability was 16.4% in 2020 and 13.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Taconite is ranked the 519th 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). Taconite was ranked the 443rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Taconite's White Population

434 residents of Taconite, or 92.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Taconite is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Taconite ranks 391st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Taconite's White population has declined by an estimated 26.9%. White residents' share of Taconite's population has increased from 91.2% to 92.7%.

Taconite is more White than neighboring Bovey (81.4% White), Calumet (76% White), and La Prairie (84.6% White). Taconite is less White than neighboring Coleraine (95.2% White).

Taconite's Black Population

0 residents of Taconite, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Taconite is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Taconite ranks 430th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Taconite's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Taconite's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Taconite is less Black than neighboring Bovey (0.9% Black), Marble (3.4% Black), Coleraine (0.2% Black), Calumet (3.2% Black), and La Prairie (2% Black).

Taconite's Asian Population

0 residents of Taconite, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Taconite is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Taconite ranks 584th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Taconite's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Taconite's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Taconite is less Asian than neighboring Marble (1.6% Asian), and La Prairie (0.5% Asian).

Taconite's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Taconite, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Taconite is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Taconite ranks 718th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Taconite's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Taconite's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Taconite is less Hispanic than neighboring Bovey (0.6% Hispanic), Coleraine (1.6% Hispanic), Calumet (3.6% Hispanic), and La Prairie (8.8% Hispanic).

Taconite's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Taconite, or 2.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Taconite is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Taconite ranks 235th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Taconite's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 22.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Taconite's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.4%.

Taconite is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bovey (1.4% Native American/Other), Marble (0.3% Native American/Other), Coleraine (0.2% Native American/Other), and La Prairie (0.2% Native American/Other). Taconite is less Native American/Other than neighboring Calumet (9% Native American/Other).

Taconite's Multiracial Population

23 residents of Taconite, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Taconite is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Taconite ranks 140th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Taconite's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 34.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Taconite's population has decreased from 5.4% to 4.9%.

Taconite is more Multiracial than neighboring Marble (1.9% Multiracial), Coleraine (2.7% Multiracial), and La Prairie (3.9% Multiracial). Taconite is less Multiracial than neighboring Bovey (15.6% 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.