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
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Population
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2025 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Itasca Electric Cooperative | 5,938 | 5,852 | 5,803 | 5,783 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Population by Age
| Population | 2025 |
|---|---|
| 0-4 | 266 |
| 5-9 | 303 |
| 10-14 | 239 |
| 15-19 | 280 |
| 20-24 | 193 |
| 25-29 | 217 |
| 30-34 | 252 |
| 35-39 | 288 |
| 40-44 | 325 |
| 45-49 | 258 |
| 50-54 | 311 |
| 55-59 | 383 |
| 60-64 | 498 |
| 65-69 | 547 |
| 70-74 | 549 |
| 75-79 | 413 |
| 80-84 | 288 |
| 85+ | 195 |
| 18+ | 4,816 |
| Median Age | 55 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Population by Race
| North Itasca Electric Cooperative | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Total | 5,803.00 |
| White Alone | 85.68% |
| Black Alone | 0.43% |
| American Indian Alone | 7.51% |
| Asian Alone | 0.22% |
| Pacific Islander Alone | 0.07% |
| Some Other Race | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 5.69% |
| Hispanic Origin | 1.59% |
| Diversity Index | 28.00 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Growth Rate
| North Itasca Electric Cooperative | 2025 - 2030 |
|---|---|
| Population | -0.07% |
| Households | -0.15% |
| Families | -0.31% |
| Median Household Income | 2% |
| Per Capita Income | 2% |
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Housing
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Households
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2025 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 2,451 | 2,571 | 2,600 | 2,581 |
| Housing Units | 5,792 | 6,296 | 5,314 | 5,297 |
| Owner Occupied Units | 2,252 | 2,241 | ||
| Renter Occupied Units | 348 | 340 | ||
| Vacant Units | 2,714 | 2,716 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Home Value
| North Itasca Electric Cooperative | 2025 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $297,391 | $421,892 |
| Average Home Value | $345,429 | $448,491 |
| <$50,000 | 116 | 68 |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | 133 | 73 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 158 | 46 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 255 | 134 |
| $200,000 - $249,999 | 247 | 137 |
| $250,000 - $299,999 | 230 | 166 |
| $300,000 - $399,999 | 409 | 416 |
| $400,000 - $499,999 | 251 | 370 |
| $500,000 - $749,999 | 391 | 729 |
| $1,000,000 + | 15 | 28 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Housing Year Built
| Year Range | Houses Built |
|---|---|
| 2010 or Later | 376 |
| 2000-2009 | 1,010 |
| 1990-1999 | 673 |
| 1980-1989 | 679 |
| 1970-1979 | 899 |
| 1960-1969 | 460 |
| 1950-1959 | 472 |
| 1940-1949 | 335 |
| 1939 or Before | 510 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
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Income
| North Itasca Electric Cooperative | 2025 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household | $62,918 | $69,122 |
| Average Household | $79,952 | $87,691 |
| Per Capita | $35,508 | $38,784 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Household Income
| North Itasca Electric Cooperative | 2025 |
|---|---|
| <$15,000 | 263 |
| $15,000 - $24,999 | 249 |
| $25,000 - $34,999 | 195 |
| $35,000 - $49,999 | 339 |
| $50,000 - $74,999 | 491 |
| $75,000 - $99,999 | 372 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 374 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 194 |
| $200,000+ | 125 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
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Commute
| Category | Commuters |
|---|---|
| Workers 16+ | 1,968 |
| In-County Residents | 1,550 |
| Out-of-County Residents | 374 |
| Drive Alone | 1,412 |
| Carpooled | 215 |
| Public Transport | 14 |
| Work at Home | 222 |
| Motorcycle | 0 |
| Bicycle | 3 |
| Walked | 63 |
| Other | 39 |
| Less than 5 minutes | 183 |
| 5-9 minutes | 191 |
| 10-14 minutes | 170 |
| 15-19 minutes | 177 |
| 20-24 minutes | 138 |
| 25-29 minutes | 66 |
| 30-34 minutes | 231 |
| 35-39 minutes | 41 |
| 40-44 minutes | 125 |
| 45-59 minutes | 192 |
| 60-89 minutes | 155 |
| 90+ minutes | 77 |
| Average Travel Time | 0 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Employees by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,956 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 128 |
| Mining | 0 |
| Utilities | 19 |
| Construction | 111 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Wholesale Trade | 33 |
| Retail Trade | 137 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 12 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str | 1 |
| Electronics & Appl Store | 0 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 19 |
| Food & Beverage Stores | 57 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores | 7 |
| Gasoline Stations | 18 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store | 0 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 12 |
| General Merchandise Str | 12 |
| Transportation/Warehouse | 32 |
| Information | 12 |
| Finance & Insurance | 27 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 23 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 2 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 2 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 19 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 31 |
| Legal Services | 0 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 24 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 10 |
| Educational Services | 160 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist | 602 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 100 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 281 |
| Accommodation | 202 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places | 79 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 92 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance | 12 |
| Public Administration Emp | 107 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Educational Attainment (25+)
| North Itasca Electric Cooperative | 2025 |
|---|---|
| <9th Grade | 65 |
| Some High School | 217 |
| GED | 269 |
| Graduated High School | 1,378 |
| Some College/No Degree | 1,091 |
| Associates Degree | 639 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 643 |
| Graduate Degree | 221 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
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Businesses by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Businesses | 262 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 16 |
| Mining Bus | 0 |
| Utilities Bus | 1 |
| Construction Bus | 19 |
| Manufacturing Bus | 6 |
| Wholesale Trade Bus | 2 |
| Retail Trade Bus | 28 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 4 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 1 |
| Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 0 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 3 |
| Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 9 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 1 |
| Gasoline Stations Bus | 3 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 0 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 3 |
| General Merchandise Str Bus | 3 |
| Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 12 |
| Information Bus | 4 |
| Finance & Insurance Bus | 5 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 3 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 1 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 1 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 6 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 6 |
| Legal Services Bus | 0 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 1 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 2 |
| Educational Services Bus | 4 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 21 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 10 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 56 |
| Accommodation Bus | 44 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 11 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 39 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 6 |
| Public Administration Bus | 20 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
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