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Barnum, MN

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Population
605
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,106 ft
Median Home Value
$155,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$885/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$43,438
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Barnum

Barnum is a quiet, close-knit community in Carlton County, located right off Interstate 35 about 30 miles southwest of Duluth. Home to roughly 600 residents, the town offers a relaxed rural pace along with an easy highway drive to larger job centers in Duluth and Cloquet. Its straightforward layout makes getting around simple, while open countryside and forested land surround the residential neighborhoods.

Barnum Main Street, Barnum, Minnesota

Having the local elementary and high schools right in town gives families a strong focal point for sports, school activities, and neighborhood gatherings. For everyday errands, groceries, and healthcare, neighboring Moose Lake is just a five-minute drive south, providing convenient access to regional services. It makes for an inviting option if you want the tranquility of small-town living with the North Shore and regional hubs within comfortable reach.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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