Bemidji City, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 11917 people in the city, organized into 4669 households, and 2430 families living in the city. The population density was 1011.8 people per square mile (390.66/kmē), it is the 286th most populated city in terms of population density. There were 4948 housing units at an average density of 420 per square mile (162.16/kmē). The average household size was 2.22 persons, and the average family size was 2.87 persons. In the city Age distribution was 21.2% under the age of 18, 24.9% from 18 to 24, 23% from 25 to 44, 15.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 87.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83 males. The median age of the city's population was 27.6 years, The median age of males was 25.3 years, for females the median age was 30.8 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 84.31% White, 0.76% Black or African American, 11.52% American Indian, 1.12% Asian, 0.03% Native Hawaiian, 2.06% from two or more races and 0.2% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $28072, making its Minnesota's 184th lowest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $37250, making it the 213th poorest city by median family income among the Minnesota. The per capita income for the city was $15264, making it the 230th lowest city by per capita income in Minnesota. The median income was $11838, The median income for males was $15042, compared to $10230 for females.
In 2000, 4727 pupils and students, of which 51.26% are male and 48.74% are female, 39.67% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.13% nursery or pri school, 2.75% kindergarten, 24.46% elementary school, 12.63% high school and 56.04% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 11917 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 12214 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 12245 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 12448 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 12778 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 12914 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 13016 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 13121 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 13229 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 13346 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 13541 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 90 | 105 | 195 |
| Kindergarten | 91 | 39 | 130 |
| Elementary school | 621 | 535 | 1156 |
| High school | 289 | 308 | 597 |
| College or graduate school | 1332 | 1317 | 2649 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bemidji city, Minnesota | $28072 | $37250 | $15264 |
| Beltrami County, Minnesota | $33392 | $40345 | $15497 |
| Minnesota, United States | $47111 | $56874 | $23198 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |