Backus, Minnesota
Backus: human settlement in Cass County, Minnesota, United States of America
About
Backus is a city located in the county of Cass in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 250 and a population density of 155 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 255 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Backus
| Population | 255 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Minnesota (United States) |
| County | Cass County |
| Postal code | 56435 |
| Phone Area Codes | 218 |
| Area | 1.61 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.8202,-94.5164 |
| Altitude | 1,345 feet / 410 meters |
| Time Zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time | 05:45:06 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 158 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.96% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 73℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Backus is located at 46°49'13"N 94°30'59"W (46.8202400, -94.5163900).
Backus map
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Weather
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Backus
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Backus increased by 1.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 250 | - | census |
| 2011 | 248 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 246 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 245 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 246 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 246 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 248 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 250 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 251 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 252 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 255 | 1.18% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Backus
1McKinley Town Hall
8394 12th St SW, Backus, MN 56435 View details
2PINE RIVER TOWN HALL
3493 14th St SW, Backus, MN 56435 View details
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Backus, MN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPL | Staples | First & Fourth Aves | RAIL |
| DLK | Detroit Lakes | 116 Pioneer Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Backus.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Backu Post Office | Backus (MN) | 56435 |
Other cities in Cass County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cass County , MN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sylvan | 2,862 | Human settlement in Sylvan Township, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Pine River | 1,230 | Township in Cass County, Minnesota, USA |
| East Gull Lake | 1,059 | City in Cass County, Minnesota, United States |
| Walker | 928 | City in Minnesota |
| Cass Lake | 764 | City in Cass County, Minnesota, United States |
| Oshawa | 528 | Human settlement in Cass County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Pillager | 486 | Human settlement in Cass County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Wilkinson | 427 | Human settlement in Wilkinson Township, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Wabedo | 361 | Township in Cass County, Minnesota, USA |
| Hackensack | 308 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Inguadona | 197 | Township in Cass County, Minnesota, USA |
| Remer | 195 | Township in Cass County, Minnesota, USA |
| Poplar | 178 | Township in Cass County, Minnesota, USA |
| Lake Shore | 173 | Human settlement in Cass County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Longville | 148 | Human settlement in Cass County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Bena | 125 | Minnesota |