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

Total Population

1,109

Population
Growth Rate

1.02%

Median Age

45

Diversity Index

18.100

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Housing & Income

Households

520

Total Housing Units

607


Owner Occupied

398

Renter Occupied

122

Vacant

87

Median Home Value

$170,000


Average Home Value

$242,205

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

1.89%

Income Projection

Median Household

$76,824 $84,013


Average Household

$81,153 $89,133


Per Capita

$38,053 $41,780

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Workforce

Total Businesses

70

Total Employed

538

Workers 16+

422

2025 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

3

Employed

128

2025 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

10

Employed

86

2025 Construction Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

3

Employed

73

2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

7

Employed

48

2025 Prof / Scientific / Tech Service

cp-industries

Businesses

3

Employed

44

2025 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

13

Employed

44

Some
High School

36

Graduated
High School

285

Associates
Degree

116

Bachelor's
Degree

70

Graduate
Degree

25

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

248

Non-Resident Commuters

171

Drive Alone

329

Carpooled

27

Public

0

Work At Home

40

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
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