Backus
City in Cass County, Minnesota
Backus is a city in Cass County, Minnesota, with 263 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,345 ft (410 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hackensack, 7.3 miles N.
- 263residents (2020 Census)
- 1,345 ftelevation · 410 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.6 km²
- 424 / sq mipopulation density
- 56435ZIP code
About Backus
Backus is a city in Cass County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 262 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Brainerd Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Backus
- Median household income
- $56,250
- Median home value
- $134,700
- Median rent
- $720/mo
- Median age
- 45.3
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Backus had 263 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 263 |
|---|---|
| Density | 424 per sq mi (164 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Backus at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Cass County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 263 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.62 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,345 ft (410 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.8209° N, 94.5145° W |
| ZIP code | 56435 |
| Official website | backusmn.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2703124 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Backus
- Hackensack7.3 mi N
- Chickamaw Beach8.3 mi SE
- Pine River8.8 mi SE
- Jenkins14.7 mi SE
- Akeley16.0 mi NW
- Whipholt16.3 mi N
- Longville18.3 mi NE
- Nevis18.4 mi NW
- Manhattan Beach18.5 mi E
- Walker19.0 mi N
- Fifty Lakes19.2 mi E
- Pequot Lakes19.3 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Backus
What county is Backus in?
Backus is in Cass County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Backus, MN?
263 people lived in Backus at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Backus, MN?
The ZIP code of Backus is 56435.
What is the elevation of Backus?
1,345 feet (410 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Backus?
Hackensack (7.3 mi), Chickamaw Beach (8.3 mi), Pine River (8.8 mi), Jenkins (14.7 mi), Akeley (16.0 mi).
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