Esko
Census-designated place in Carlton County, Minnesota
Esko is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Carlton County, Minnesota, with 2,082 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 226 ft (69 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Scanlon, 2.7 miles W.
- 2,082residents (2020 Census)
- 226 ftelevation · 69 m
- 4.9 sq miland area · 12.6 km²
- 428 / sq mipopulation density
- 55733ZIP code
About Esko
Esko is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Thomson Township, Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 2,082.
Esko is between Cloquet and Duluth at the junction of Interstate 35 and County Road 1 (Thomson Road). It is six miles east of Cloquet and 16 miles southwest of Duluth.
Carlton County Road 61 serves as a main route in the community.
Most Esko residents are descendants of Finnish, Norwegian, and Swedish immigrants who settled the area in the early 20th century. The nearby community of Thomson also has a large Scandinavian presence.
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Living in Esko
- Median household income
- $109,063
- Median home value
- $318,800
- Median rent
- $1,215/mo
- Median age
- 46.8
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Esko had 2,082 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,082 |
|---|---|
| Density | 428 per sq mi (165 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Esko at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Carlton County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,082 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.86 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.7100° N, 92.3721° W |
| ZIP code | 55733 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2719718 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Esko
- Scanlon2.7 mi W
- Carlton4.7 mi SW
- Wrenshall6.1 mi S
- Cloquet6.2 mi W
- Proctor7.1 mi E
- Hermantown8.5 mi NE
- Mahnomen9.1 mi NW
- Oliver, WI9.9 mi SE
- Duluth12.1 mi E
- Big Lake12.5 mi W
- Superior, WI13.2 mi E
- Superior, WI13.8 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Esko
What county is Esko in?
Esko is in Carlton County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Esko, MN?
2,082 people lived in Esko at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Esko, MN?
The ZIP code of Esko is 55733.
What is the elevation of Esko?
226 feet (69 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Esko?
Scanlon (2.7 mi), Carlton (4.7 mi), Wrenshall (6.1 mi), Cloquet (6.2 mi), Proctor (7.1 mi).
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