Total Population
965
Population
Growth Rate
-0.23%
Median Age
44
Diversity Index
19.700
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Keewatin
Keewatin is on the far eastern edge of Itasca County. It is home to U.S. Steel’s Keetac taconite mining operation, which is one of the largest employers in the county. Keewatin businesses draw workforce from across Itasca County and neighboring St. Louis County.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
441
Total Housing Units
505
Owner Occupied
330
Renter Occupied
111
Vacant
64
Median Home Value
$83,571
Average Home Value
$104,015
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.25%
Income Projection
Median Household
$53,520 $58,027
Average Household
$63,597 $70,753
Per Capita
$29,063 $32,484
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Workforce
Total Businesses
34
Total Employed
175
Workers 16+
515
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
1
Employed
45
2026 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
10
Employed
43
2026 Public Administration
Businesses
5
Employed
16
2026 Auto Repair / Maintenance
Businesses
4
Employed
15
2026 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
2
Employed
11
2026 Construction Businesses
Businesses
3
Employed
10
Some
High School
73
Graduated
High School
165
Associates
Degree
142
Bachelor's
Degree
87
Graduate
Degree
18
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
247
Non-Resident Commuters
266
Drive Alone
344
Carpooled
98
Public
9
Work At Home
36
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
