Biwabik, Minnesota facts for kids
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Biwabik
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City of Biwabik Public Works Garage
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Location of the city of Biwabik
within Saint Louis County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Saint Louis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.95 sq mi (25.76 km2) |
| • Land | 8.77 sq mi (22.72 km2) |
| • Water | 1.17 sq mi (3.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,450 ft (440 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 961 |
| • Estimate
(2020)
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961 |
| • Density | 110.47/sq mi (42.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
55708
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-06148 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0660819 |
| Website | www.cityofbiwabik.com |
Biwabik is a city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 961 at the 2020 census.
State Highway 135 (MN 135) and Vermilion Trail (County 4) are two of the main routes in Biwabik.
Its name is derived from the Ojibwe word for Iron: Biwabiko-nabik-wan. Biwabik is the gateway to the East Range on the Mesabi Iron Range.
Biwabik is a Bavarian-themed town that greets visitors to Giants Ridge Resort with two award-winning golf courses and acclaimed ski area, plus trails, lakes, lodging and dining. With the Mesabi Trail connecting the community to Giants Ridge and Vermilion Trail Campground on Embarrass Lake, this scenic city is a destination any time of year. Visit during the Fourth of July for the popular Calithumpian Parade, in September for Honktoberfest, an Oktoberfest which honors Honk the Moose and come back the first Saturday in December for Weihnachtsfest, with fireworks, delightful music and food, and lights.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.15 square miles (26.29 km2); 8.97 square miles (23.23 km2) is land and 1.18 square miles (3.06 km2) is water.
Biwabik is the home of Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,299 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,690 | 30.1% | |
| 1920 | 2,024 | 19.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,383 | −31.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,304 | −5.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,245 | −4.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,836 | 47.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,483 | −19.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,428 | −3.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,097 | −23.2% | |
| 2000 | 954 | −13.0% | |
| 2010 | 969 | 1.6% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 969 | 0.0% | |
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2020 census
At the 2020 census, there were 961 people and 323 households in the city.
The racial makeup of the city was 887 White, 13 Native American, 1 Asian, 0 Pacific Islander, and 55 from two or more races. 19.4% German, 10.2% Irish, 9.4% Norwegian, 7% English, 6.5% Polish, 6.4% French, 5.5% Italian and .5% Scottish, according to the 2020 Census.
There were 323 households, of which 14.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 26.9% were married couples living together, 22.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 31% we male household, no spouse present. 21.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average family size was 2.5.
14.4% of the population were under the age of 18, 85.6% from 18 and over, with 21.4 who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.5 years.
The median household income was $41,719 and the median family income was $74,593. About 15.9% of people were below the poverty line, including 10.5% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.
History
Daniel R. Curtin, Wisconsin State Assemblyman and businessman, at one time owned the town site of Biwabik, Minnesota. For 10 years, Curtin was in the lumber and mining business.
See also
In Spanish: Biwabik (Minnesota) para niños
