The population of Bemidji, MN was estimated to be 15,000 in 2022. The median age of the Bemidji population is 27.5.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Bemidji, MN is about 20% lower than the national average. The median household income in Bemidji is $36,250.
Bemidji, MN Education
High School Graduate: 32%
Some College: 24%
Associates Degree: 12%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 33%
Workforce Participation Rates by Education
Less than High School: 65%
High School Graduate: 74%
Some College: 75%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 84%
Unemployment Rate by Education
Less than High School: 28%
High School Graduate: 1%
Some College: 4%
Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Bemidji, MN. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.
County: Beltrami
Bemidji Job Market
Bemidji is a small college town in northern Minnesota with a population of 16,000. Top industries in Bemidji include Government, Health Services, Education, and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities. The job market in Bemidji is growing despite its small size. People like working in Bemidji because of its support of the arts, proximity to outdoor recreation opportunities, and beautiful natural surroundings including forests and lakes. Overall, average weekly wages for most occupations and cost of living are lower in Bemidji than in the rest of the US.