Total Population
5,803
Population
Growth Rate
-0.07%
Median Age
55
Diversity Index
28.000
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
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
2,600
Total Housing Units
5,314
Owner Occupied
2,252
Renter Occupied
348
Vacant
2,714
Median Home Value
$297,391
Average Home Value
$345,429
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.78%
Income Projection
Median Household
$62,918 $69,122
Average Household
$79,952 $87,691
Per Capita
$35,508 $38,784
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Workforce
Total Businesses
262
Total Employed
1,956
Workers 16+
1,968
2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
21
Employed
602
2025 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
56
Employed
281
2025 Accommodation Businesses
Businesses
44
Employed
202
2025 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
4
Employed
160
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
28
Employed
137
2025 Agric / Forestry / Fish / Hunt
Businesses
16
Employed
128
Some
High School
217
Graduated
High School
1,378
Associates
Degree
639
Bachelor's
Degree
643
Graduate
Degree
221
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
1,550
Non-Resident Commuters
374
Drive Alone
1,412
Carpooled
215
Public
14
Work At Home
222
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
