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 |
| Altitude : | 1,266 feet / 386 meters |
| Establishment : | July 07, 1921 (104 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 02:12:24 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Tamarack is located at 46°38'40"N 93°7'38"W (46.6443900, -93.1271600).
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Demographics
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, 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 |
Other Places in Tamarack
1 Haugen Township Town Hall
48019 Kestrel Ave, Tamarack, MN 55787 ➦ Show Map
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2 Balsam Township Town Hall
52985 145th Pl, Tamarack, MN 55787 ➦ Show Map
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3 Tamarack City Hall
255 S Main St, Tamarack, MN 55787 ➦ Show Map
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4 Clark Township Town Hall
210 Nelson Ave E, Tamarack, MN 55787 ➦ Show Map
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Schools in Tamarack
College & universities near Tamarack, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 380368 | Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | Cloquet (MN) | 55720-2342 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Tamarack, 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 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 |
