Blackhoof township, Minnesota
Blackhoof township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Blackhoof township is a geographic entity located in Carlton County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,016. The land area covers 36.04 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,016 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.9 yrs | ±3.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 364 | ±52 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 389 | ±53 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 364 | ±52 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 25 | ±21 |
| Median Home Value | $269,400 | ±$31,590 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,550 | ±$242 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $105,000 | ±$18,439 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,857 | ±$5,009 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.1% | ±1.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 42 | ±17 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.4% | ±1.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 508 | ±104 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.9% | ±7.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF BLACKHOOF
GUS Population: 1,009 (2024)
ID: 167790
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
3444 COUNTY ROAD 104, BARNUM MN 55707-8827
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GUS Population: 36,745 (2024)
ID: 190529
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY AUDITOR
PO BOX 130, 301 WALNUT AVE, CARLTON MN 55718-0130
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | PROCTOR, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | BARNUM, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | BARNUM, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | DULUTH, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | CLOQUET, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | CARLTON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | CLOQUET, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | CLOQUET, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK | CLOQUET, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | CLOQUET, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 9 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
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College | 10.6 mi away | 2101 14th St, Cloquet, MN, 55720-2342 |
2188790800
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CARLTON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.1 mi away | 310 CHESTNUT AVE, CARLTON, MN, 55718 |
(218) 384-3322
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University of Wisconsin-Superior
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College | 22.5 mi away | 1605 Catlin Ave, Superior, WI, 54880-4500 |
7153948101
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CLOQUET PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.4 mi away | 320 14TH ST, CLOQUET, MN, 55720 |
(218) 879-1531
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Lake Superior College
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College | 23.5 mi away | 2101 Trinity Rd, Duluth, MN, 55811-3399 |
8004322884
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MOOSE LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.3 mi away | 313 ELM AVENUE, MOOSE LAKE, MN, 55767 |
(218) 485-4424
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WEST DULUTH BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 20.3 mi away | 5830 GRAND AVE., DULUTH, MN, 55807 |
(218) 730-4280
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SUPERIOR PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.1 mi away | 1530 TOWER AVE., SUPERIOR, WI, 54880 |
(715) 394-8860
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DULUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY - MAIN
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Library | 24.7 mi away | 520 W. SUPERIOR ST., DULUTH, MN, 55802 |
(218) 730-4200
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CLOQUET, MN US, located 11.6 miles from Blackhoof township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.2° | 1.7° | 9.9° | 1.00" | 13.5" |
| February | 24.0° | 4.6° | 14.3° | 0.98" | 13.5" |
| March | 36.8° | 16.1° | 26.4° | 1.44" | 10.3" |
| April | 50.4° | 27.9° | 39.1° | 2.41" | 6.4" |
| May | 64.3° | 38.4° | 51.4° | 3.48" | 0.3" |
| June | 73.5° | 47.8° | 60.7° | 4.75" | 0.0" |
| July | 78.5° | 54.0° | 66.3° | 4.33" | 0.0" |
| August | 76.2° | 53.0° | 64.6° | 4.18" | 0.0" |
| September | 67.2° | 45.6° | 56.4° | 3.56" | 0.0" |
| October | 51.7° | 34.3° | 43.0° | 3.26" | 1.8" |
| November | 35.0° | 21.9° | 28.4° | 1.82" | 9.6" |
| December | 22.7° | 9.0° | 15.8° | 1.46" | 15.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahtowa CDP | CDP | 7.1 mi | — |
| Wrenshall city | City | 7.5 mi | — |
| Carlton city | City | 8.5 mi | — |
| Barnum city | City | 9.8 mi | — |
| Scanlon city | City | 11.9 mi | — |
| Cloquet city | City | 12.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2701706328. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.