Backus, MN Demographics

The total population of Backus is estimated to be 320 with 181 males (56.56%) and 139 females (43.44%). There are 42 less females than males in Backus.
The median household income in Backus was $49,317 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 1,335(2.78%) from $47,982 in 2020. This income is 66.10% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Backus sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 65 years and over old, at $51,343. Overall, the median household income for the city of Backus stands at $49,317.
In Backus, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $38,446 for males and $27,602 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $41,692 for males and $36,481 for females.
In Backus, population is primarily represented by White households, reporting a median income of $49,429.
In 2022, the population of Backus was 270, a 0.75% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Backus's population was 268, an increase of 1.13% compared to a population of 265 in 2020.
The median age in Backus, MN is 29.8, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 28.93% were under the age of 15, 21.70% aged 15 to 29, 31.45% aged 30 to 64, 17.30% aged 65 to 84, and 0.63% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Backus population: 86.16% are White, 0.31% are American Indian and Alaska Native and 13.52% are multiracial.