Total Population
5,814
Population
Growth Rate
-0.03%
Median Age
55
Diversity Index
28.200
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
North Itasca Electric Cooperative
North Itasca Electric Cooperative is headquartered in Bigfork, Minnesota. The co-op, which employs 19 people, provides energy and related services to approximately 5,087 members in Itasca, Koochiching and Beltrami counties. North Itasca Electric's plant investments total $19.9 million; the co-op owns 875 miles of overhead distribution line and 396 miles of underground line.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
2,628
Total Housing Units
5,376
Owner Occupied
2,276
Renter Occupied
352
Vacant
2,748
Median Home Value
$314,365
Average Home Value
$359,823
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.65%
Income Projection
Median Household
$65,933 $73,962
Average Household
$84,530 $96,270
Per Capita
$38,213 $43,542
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Workforce
Total Businesses
264
Total Employed
1,923
Workers 16+
1,833
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
20
Employed
587
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
52
Employed
274
2026 Accommodation Businesses
Businesses
41
Employed
194
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
4
Employed
161
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
29
Employed
140
2026 Construction Businesses
Businesses
19
Employed
121
Some
High School
184
Graduated
High School
1,326
Associates
Degree
651
Bachelor's
Degree
721
Graduate
Degree
264
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
1,417
Non-Resident Commuters
359
Drive Alone
1,308
Carpooled
176
Public
7
Work At Home
243
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
