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Akeley, Minnesota Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Akeley is 450, with 50% male and 50% female. The population has remained stable, with the town’s economy focused on tourism and outdoor activities.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1896
  • County: Hubbard County
  • Land area: 1.1 square miles
  • Population density: 409 people per square mile
  • Area code: 218
  • Zip code: 56433

Geography and Location

Akeley is located in north-central Minnesota, in Hubbard County. The town is situated in the heart of Minnesota’s lake and forest region, making it a prime location for outdoor recreation. Akeley is close to the Paul Bunyan State Forest and Itasca State Park, home to the headwaters of the Mississippi River. The town is part of the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway, and it is known for its large statue of the legendary lumberjack. The climate in Akeley is characterized by cold winters with heavy snowfall and warm, humid summers.

Demographics

Median resident age: 36.8 years
Median household income: $26,719
Median house value: $35,000

Population by Race

Races in Akeley:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.4%)
  • American Indian (2.7%)
  • Hispanic (1.2%)

Ancestries: German (42.2%), Irish (13.3%), Norwegian (12.4%), Swedish (8.0%), French (6.8%), English (5.8%).

Land area: 1.5 square miles

Map of Akeley, MN

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Akeley

  • High school or higher: 80.4%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 5.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 9.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Akeley city

  • Never married: 23.0%
  • Now married: 52.5%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 8.6%
  • Divorced: 14.4%

1.9% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +19 (+4.8%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Akeley:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Akeley:

  • BEMIDJI-BELTRAMI COUNTY (about 38 miles; BEMIDJI, MN; Abbreviation: BJI)
  • BRAINERD LAKES RGNL (about 60 miles; BRAINERD, MN; Abbreviation: BRD)
  • GRAND RAPIDS/ITASCA CO-GORDON NEWSTROM FLD (about 87 miles; GRAND RAPIDS, MN; Abbreviation: GPZ)

Other public-use airports nearest to Akeley:

  • WALKER MUNI (about 13 miles; WALKER, MN; Abbreviation: Y49)
  • BACKUS MUNI (about 21 miles; BACKUS, MN; Abbreviation: 7Y3)
  • PARK RAPIDS MUNI-KONSHOK FIELD (about 25 miles; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Abbreviation: PKD)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Akeley:

  • NORTHWEST TECHNICAL COLLEGE-BEMIDJI (about 36 miles; BEMIDJI, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,761)
  • BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 36 miles; BEMIDJI, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,562)
  • CENTRAL LAKES COLLEGE-BRAINERD (about 60 miles; BRAINERD, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,364)
  • SAINT CLOUD TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 106 miles; ST CLOUD, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,183)
  • SAINT CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY (about 108 miles; ST CLOUD, MN; Full-time enrollment: 12,913)
  • MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MOORHEAD (about 124 miles; MOORHEAD, MN; Full-time enrollment: 6,400)
  • CONCORDIA COLLEGE AT MOORHEAD (about 124 miles; MOORHEAD, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,771)

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