Total Population
1,100
Population
Growth Rate
0.89%
Median Age
43
Diversity Index
19.000
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Nashwauk
Nashwauk is a historic community located off Highway 169 in eastern Itasca County. The town features a 20-acre industrial park and is home to Nashwauk-Keewatin High School. It sits next to one of the richest untapped taconite deposits on the Iron Range.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
522
Total Housing Units
618
Owner Occupied
374
Renter Occupied
148
Vacant
96
Median Home Value
$173,077
Average Home Value
$243,449
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.76%
Income Projection
Median Household
$78,585 $90,859
Average Household
$84,057 $96,091
Per Capita
$39,897 $45,714
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Workforce
Total Businesses
68
Total Employed
509
Workers 16+
355
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
2
Employed
119
2026 Public Administration
Businesses
9
Employed
82
2026 Construction Businesses
Businesses
4
Employed
77
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
8
Employed
50
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
13
Employed
46
2026 Prof / Scientific / Tech Service
Businesses
2
Employed
34
Some
High School
32
Graduated
High School
281
Associates
Degree
129
Bachelor's
Degree
71
Graduate
Degree
21
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
202
Non-Resident Commuters
151
Drive Alone
296
Carpooled
11
Public
0
Work At Home
21
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
