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 | 2026 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Itasca Electric Cooperative | 5,926 | 5,840 | 5,814 | 5,806 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Population by Age
| Population | 2026 |
|---|---|
| 0-4 | 262 |
| 5-9 | 298 |
| 10-14 | 227 |
| 15-19 | 284 |
| 20-24 | 194 |
| 25-29 | 225 |
| 30-34 | 269 |
| 35-39 | 280 |
| 40-44 | 311 |
| 45-49 | 252 |
| 50-54 | 322 |
| 55-59 | 389 |
| 60-64 | 490 |
| 65-69 | 552 |
| 70-74 | 562 |
| 75-79 | 425 |
| 80-84 | 276 |
| 85+ | 198 |
| 18+ | 4,846 |
| Median Age | 55 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Population by Race
| North Itasca Electric Cooperative | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Total | 5,814.00 |
| White Alone | 85.53% |
| Black Alone | 0.45% |
| American Indian Alone | 7.64% |
| Asian Alone | 0.22% |
| Pacific Islander Alone | 0.05% |
| Some Other Race | 0.38% |
| Two or More Races | 5.73% |
| Hispanic Origin | 1.53% |
| Diversity Index | 28.20 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Growth Rate
| North Itasca Electric Cooperative | 2026 - 2031 |
|---|---|
| Population | -0.03% |
| Households | 0.02% |
| Families | -0.20% |
| Median Household Income | 2% |
| Per Capita Income | 3% |
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Housing
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Households
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2026 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 2,442 | 2,561 | 2,628 | 2,631 |
| Housing Units | 5,767 | 6,267 | 5,376 | 5,371 |
| Owner Occupied Units | 2,276 | 2,275 | ||
| Renter Occupied Units | 352 | 356 | ||
| Vacant Units | 2,748 | 2,740 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Home Value
| North Itasca Electric Cooperative | 2026 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $314,365 | $423,158 |
| Average Home Value | $359,823 | $448,986 |
| <$50,000 | 76 | 68 |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | 109 | 74 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 145 | 46 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 256 | 134 |
| $200,000 - $249,999 | 253 | 138 |
| $250,000 - $299,999 | 235 | 169 |
| $300,000 - $399,999 | 449 | 422 |
| $400,000 - $499,999 | 261 | 380 |
| $500,000 - $749,999 | 430 | 743 |
| $1,000,000 + | 15 | 28 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Housing Year Built
| Year Range | Houses Built |
|---|---|
| 2010 or Later | 441 |
| 2000-2009 | 885 |
| 1990-1999 | 719 |
| 1980-1989 | 694 |
| 1970-1979 | 889 |
| 1960-1969 | 450 |
| 1950-1959 | 443 |
| 1940-1949 | 295 |
| 1939 or Before | 448 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
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Income
| North Itasca Electric Cooperative | 2026 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household | $65,933 | $73,962 |
| Average Household | $84,530 | $96,270 |
| Per Capita | $38,213 | $43,542 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Household Income
| North Itasca Electric Cooperative | 2026 |
|---|---|
| <$15,000 | 258 |
| $15,000 - $24,999 | 222 |
| $25,000 - $34,999 | 221 |
| $35,000 - $49,999 | 315 |
| $50,000 - $74,999 | 470 |
| $75,000 - $99,999 | 350 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 388 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 234 |
| $200,000+ | 169 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
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Commute
| Category | Commuters |
|---|---|
| Workers 16+ | 1,833 |
| In-County Residents | 1,417 |
| Out-of-County Residents | 359 |
| Drive Alone | 1,308 |
| Carpooled | 176 |
| Public Transport | 7 |
| Work at Home | 243 |
| Motorcycle | 0 |
| Bicycle | 4 |
| Walked | 59 |
| Other | 36 |
| Less than 5 minutes | 159 |
| 5-9 minutes | 131 |
| 10-14 minutes | 178 |
| 15-19 minutes | 149 |
| 20-24 minutes | 138 |
| 25-29 minutes | 71 |
| 30-34 minutes | 226 |
| 35-39 minutes | 47 |
| 40-44 minutes | 112 |
| 45-59 minutes | 206 |
| 60-89 minutes | 121 |
| 90+ minutes | 52 |
| Average Travel Time | 0 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Employees by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,923 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 120 |
| Mining | 0 |
| Utilities | 19 |
| Construction | 121 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Wholesale Trade | 35 |
| Retail Trade | 140 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 13 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str | 1 |
| Electronics & Appl Store | 0 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 21 |
| Food & Beverage Stores | 54 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores | 7 |
| Gasoline Stations | 17 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store | 0 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 15 |
| General Merchandise Str | 12 |
| Transportation/Warehouse | 31 |
| Information | 11 |
| 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 | 66 |
| Legal Services | 0 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 0 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 9 |
| Educational Services | 161 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist | 587 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 74 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 274 |
| Accommodation | 194 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places | 80 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 101 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance | 16 |
| Public Administration Emp | 94 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Educational Attainment (25+)
| North Itasca Electric Cooperative | 2026 |
|---|---|
| <9th Grade | 56 |
| Some High School | 184 |
| GED | 285 |
| Graduated High School | 1,326 |
| Some College/No Degree | 1,061 |
| Associates Degree | 651 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 721 |
| Graduate Degree | 264 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
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Businesses by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Businesses | 264 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 16 |
| Mining Bus | 0 |
| Utilities Bus | 1 |
| Construction Bus | 19 |
| Manufacturing Bus | 6 |
| Wholesale Trade Bus | 3 |
| Retail Trade Bus | 29 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 4 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 1 |
| Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 0 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 4 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 | 7 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 7 |
| Legal Services Bus | 0 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 1 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 2 |
| Educational Services Bus | 4 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 20 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 11 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 52 |
| Accommodation Bus | 41 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 11 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 41 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 7 |
| Public Administration Bus | 19 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
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