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Backus, MN

Population
264
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,343 ft
Median Home Value
$134,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$720/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$56,250
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in MinnesotaPopulation rankingHighest population places in MinnesotaNearest larger communityBrainerd, Minnesota36 miles away · 14,428 residents.

About Backus

Backus is a city in Cass County, Minnesota, United States. The 2020 census counted 262 residents. Backus is part of the Brainerd Micropolitan Statistical Area. A post office called Backus has been in operation since 1896. Taken together, these details give a newcomer a usable picture of Backus, where its history, geography, and current gathering places meet. For Backus, the memorable detail is the way older history and current gathering places share one local map. The city was named for Edward Wellington Backus, a businessperson in the lumber industry.

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