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Duluth, MN

Founded 1679St. Louis CountyElev. 214 m
Population
86,863
Median home
$225,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
34
Sex offenders
8

Overview

About Duluth

Duluth is a city in Minnesota with about 86,863 residents. Duluth was founded in 1679 and sits in St. Louis County. The median age is 35.2 and the median household income is $66,263. Homes carry a median value of $225,700, and about 60% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (87.1%). Around 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
86,863
Median age
35.2
Median household income
$66,263
Per-capita income
$39,762
Poverty rate
17.2%
High-school grad or higher
95.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
42.3%
Unemployment
4.8%
Avg. commute
17.1 min
Work from home
11.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White87.1%
Hispanic or Latino2.5%
Black2.5%
Asian1.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts43.5%
Service20.4%
Sales & office18.5%
Production, transportation & material moving11.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$225,700
Median gross rent
$1,037/mo
Owner-occupied
60.2%
Median year built
1951
Households
37,150
Avg. household size
2.18

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Duluth has 34 public schools — 15 elementary, 2 middle, 8 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 7 schools
Reading30%
Math29%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Academic Excellence OnlineHighGrades 9–12
ALC Independent StudyHighGrades 9–12
ALC School Within a SchoolHighGrades 6–12
DENFELD HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
DULUTH AREA LEARNING CENTERHighGrades 6–12
East High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
HARBOR CITY INTERNATIONAL CHARTERHighGrades 9–12charter
THE BRIDGEHighGrades 12–12
LINCOLN PARK MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
ORDEAN EAST MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
BAY VIEW ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
CONGDON ELEMENTARYElementary
HOMECROFT ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARYElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime29% below national
Duluth274
Minnesota264
United States386
↓ 20% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime51% above national
Duluth2,940
Minnesota1,727
United States1,952
↓ 32% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Duluth Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Duluth.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · St. Louis County
Cold waveVery High
LightningVery High
Winter weatherVery High
HailRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Duluth is in St. Louis County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Duluth was founded in 1679 and sits in St. Louis County. Elevation ~214 m.

Map of Duluth
Duluth, MN
Where Duluth is
MinneapolisSt. PaulRochesterDuluthBloomingtonBrooklyn Park
Historic places

35 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Fitger Brewing CompanyDeWitt-Seitz BuildingEndion SchoolDuluth Central High SchoolDuluth Public LibraryKitchi Gammi ClubMunger TerraceTraphagen, Oliver G., House
Notable people from Duluth
Bob DylanBill BerryGena Lee NolinDon LaFontaineMarguerite De La MotteWalter Jon WilliamsPeggy KnudsenScott JurekCarol DempsterRobert Joseph White
People searches in Duluth
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Nearby cities
Andover (120 mi)Elk River (121 mi)Blaine (122 mi)Ramsey (122 mi)Coon Rapids (124 mi)Shoreview (126 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Duluth, MN (8)

Public sex-offender registry records for Duluth, Minnesota.

Andrew T Moore, 36ABSCONDER
Duluth · 55812
AKA Andrew Thomas Moore, Andrew T Moore
Jesus Martinez, 61
Duluth · 55811
AKA Jesse Martinez
Joseph Antonio Carter, 46ABSCONDER
Duluth · 55806
AKA Joseph Carter, Joseph A Carter
Joseph Terrance Brown, 42
Duluth · St. Louis County · 55806
AKA Joseph Brown, Joseph Terrence Brown
Matthew Mark Edward Short, 40ABSCONDER
Duluth · 55805
AKA Matthew Mark Edward King, Matthew M E King
Matthew Ray Jones, 36
Duluth · Saint Louis County · 55806
AKA Matthew R Jones
Melvin James Carpenter Jr, 52
Duluth · 55811
AKA Tony Black, Michael Crawford
Richard A Williams, 47ABSCONDER
Duluth · 55805
AKA Rich Williams, Rich A Williams

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Duluth — frequently asked

What is the population of Duluth, Minnesota?
Duluth has a population of about 86,863, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Duluth?
The median home value in Duluth is $225,700, and the median gross rent is $1,037/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Duluth safe? What is the crime rate?
Duluth Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 274 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Duluth face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates St. Louis County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, lightning, winter weather.
How many schools are in Duluth?
Duluth has 34 public schools (15 elementary, 2 middle, 8 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Duluth?
Public registry data lists 8 registered sex offenders in or near Duluth. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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