Tamarack, Minnesota
Tamarack: city in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States
About
Tamarack is a city located in the county of Aitkin in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 94 and a population density of 10 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 94 inhabitants.
The city was created 104 years ago in 1921.
Quick Facts about Tamarack
| Population | 94 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Minnesota (United States) |
| County | Aitkin County |
| Postal code | 55787 |
| Phone Area Codes | 218 |
| Area | 9.07 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.6444,-93.1272 |
| Altitude | 1,266 feet / 386 meters |
| Establishment | July 26, 1921 (104 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 06:45:53 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 71℉ Light Rain Likely 7-days weather |
Aitkin County Minnesota Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Tamarack Highlighted locator map image
Geography
Tamarack is located at 46°38'40"N 93°7'38"W (46.6443900, -93.1271600).
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Weather
71°F
Light Rain Likely
15 mph S
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7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Tamarack increased by 0% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94 | - | census |
| 2011 | 91 | -3.3% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 92 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 91 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 92 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 91 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 92 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 93 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 95 | 2.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 94 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 94 | 0% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 37,497 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 35,651 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 5.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 36,549 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 35,654 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.0% |
| White only, percent : | 83.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 12.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 80.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,150 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.3% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 16,223 |
Tamarack zip code is 55787.
County name: Aitkin, County
fips: 27001
City of Tamarack
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 16,223 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 77.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $127,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,070 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $288 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $741 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 97 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 13,520 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.71 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 34,980 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 84,095 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 383,653 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,574 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $53,209 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,331 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.3% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 618 |
| 2019 total employment : | 6,743 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 272,941 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 2.3% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 2,147 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,330 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,351 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 610 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 208 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,007 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 228 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,956 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 30.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1,157.34 |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 4,277 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 84.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $119,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,162 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $292 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $905 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 86 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,734 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.52 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 95.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 74.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,364 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 28,323 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $4,226 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $53,423 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,358 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.7% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 132 |
| 2019 total employment : | 2,115 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 227,407 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 17.2% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 688 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 758 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 491 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 147 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 25 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 677 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 94 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 598 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 5.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1,284.89 |
Services and Civic Places in Tamarack
1Haugen Township Town Hall
Rating: 5 (1)
48019 Kestrel Ave, Tamarack, MN 55787 View details
2Clark Township Town Hall
210 Nelson Ave E, Tamarack, MN 55787 View details
3Tamarack City Hall
255 S Main St, Tamarack, MN 55787 View details
4Balsam Township Town Hall
52985 145th Pl, Tamarack, MN 55787 View details
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Tamarack, MN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 380368 | Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | Cloquet (MN) | 55720-2342 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Tamarack, MN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUL | Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota | 4426 Grand Ave. | BUS |
| DUU | Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota | 175 Kirby Student Union | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Tamarack.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Tamarack Post Office | Tamarack (MN) | 55787 |
| Wrigh Post Office | Wright (MN) | 55798 |
| Mcgregor Post Office | McGregor (MN) | 55760 |
| Cromwell Post Office | Cromwell (MN) | 55726 |
| Kettle River Post Office | Kettle River (MN) | 55757 |
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 |
| Balsam | 558 | Township in Aitkin County, Minnesota |
| 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 |
| McGrath | 73 | Human settlement in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Libby | 45 | Unincorporated community in Aitkin County, Minnesota |