Balsam, Minnesota

Balsam: Township in Aitkin County, Minnesota

About

Balsam is a township located in the county of Aitkin in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 550 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 558 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Balsam

Population : 558 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Minnesota (United States)
County : Aitkin County
Postal code : 55787
Area : 95.2 km2
Official name : Balsam
Altitude : 1,260 feet / 384 meters
Time Zone : Central Time Zone
Local time : 04:59:00 (5th November 2024)
Density : 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 1.43% (2010-2020)

Geography

Balsam is located at 46°46'52"N 93°9'22"W (46.7810600, -93.1560500).

Balsam map

Demographics

The population of Balsam increased by 1.43% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 550 - census
2011 554 0.72% estimation process
2012 555 0.18% estimation process
2013 557 0.36% estimation process
2014 556 -0.18% estimation process
2015 555 -0.18% estimation process
2016 552 -0.54% estimation process
2017 549 -0.55% estimation process
2018 550 0.18% estimation process
2019 551 0.18% estimation process
2020 558 1.25% estimation process

Stations (2)

Amtrak & bus stations near Balsam, MN

Code Name Address Type
DUL Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota 4426 Grand Ave. BUS
DUU Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota 175 Kirby Student Union BUS

Post offices near Balsam

Post Office Name City ZIP
Tamarack Post Office Tamarack (MN) 55787

Other cities in Aitkin County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Aitkin County , MN.

City Name Population Title
Aitkin 877 City in and county seat of Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States
Hill City 585 City in Minnesota, United States
Glen 443 Unincorporated community in Aitkin County, Minnesota
Malmo 335 Township in Minnesota, USA
Waukenabo 314 Township in Aitkin County, Minnesota
Ball Bluff 276 Township in Aitkin County, Minnesota
Wealthwood 264 Township in Aitkin County, Minnesota
Kimberly 198 Human settlement in United States of America
Palisade 169 City in Minnesota, United States
McGregor 108 City in Minnesota, United States
Tamarack 94 City in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States
McGrath 73 Human settlement in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States of America
Libby 45 Unincorporated community in Aitkin County, Minnesota