Balsam, Minnesota
Balsam: Township in Aitkin County, Minnesota
About
Balsam is a township located in the county of Aitkin in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 550 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 558 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Balsam
| Population : | 558 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Aitkin County |
| Postal code : | 55787 |
| Area : | 95.2 km2 |
| Official name : | Balsam |
| Altitude : | 1,260 feet / 384 meters |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 23:52:23 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.43% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Balsam is located at 46°46'52"N 93°9'22"W (46.7810600, -93.1560500).
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Demographics
The population of Balsam increased by 1.43% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 550 | - | census |
| 2011 | 554 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 555 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 557 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 556 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 555 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 552 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 549 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 550 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 551 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 558 | 1.25% | estimation process |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Balsam, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUL | Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota | 4426 Grand Ave. | BUS |
| DUU | Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota | 175 Kirby Student Union | BUS |
Post offices near Balsam
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Tamarack Post Office | Tamarack (MN) | 55787 |
Other cities in Aitkin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Aitkin County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Aitkin | 877 | City in and county seat of Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States |
| Hill City | 585 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Glen | 443 | Unincorporated community in Aitkin County, Minnesota |
| Malmo | 335 | Township in Minnesota, USA |
| Waukenabo | 314 | Township in Aitkin County, Minnesota |
| Ball Bluff | 276 | Township in Aitkin County, Minnesota |
| Wealthwood | 264 | Township in Aitkin County, Minnesota |
| Kimberly | 198 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Palisade | 169 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| McGregor | 108 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Tamarack | 94 | City in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States |
| McGrath | 73 | Human settlement in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Libby | 45 | Unincorporated community in Aitkin County, Minnesota |
