Soudan
Census-designated place in St. Louis County, Minnesota

Soudan is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in St. Louis County, Minnesota, with 385 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,434 ft (437 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tower, 1.8 miles W.
- 385residents (2020 Census)
- 1,434 ftelevation · 437 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.8 km²
- 566 / sq mipopulation density
- 55782ZIP code
About Soudan
Soudan is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Breitung Township, Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 385.
The community is located immediately east of the city of Tower on Minnesota State Highway 1 and Minnesota State Highway 169.
It is the home of McKinley Park, a park and campground operated by Breitung Township, named in honor of former President of the United States, William McKinley, who was in office from 1897 to 1901.
The Soudan Underground Mine State Park is located nearby. Surface tours are available.
It has a post office with the ZIP code 55782.
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Living in Soudan
- Median household income
- $56,307
- Median home value
- $110,100
- Median rent
- $588/mo
- Median age
- 43.3
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Soudan had 385 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 385 |
|---|---|
| Density | 566 per sq mi (219 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Soudan at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Louis County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 385 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.68 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,434 ft (437 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.8130° N, 92.2356° W |
| ZIP code | 55782 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2761204 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Soudan
- Tower1.8 mi W
- Hoyt Lakes17.7 mi S
- Babbitt18.5 mi SE
- Ely18.8 mi E
- Aurora19.4 mi S
- Biwabik19.5 mi S
- Cook21.1 mi W
- Winton21.7 mi E
- McKinley22.4 mi S
- Virginia23.7 mi SW
- Gilbert24.6 mi SW
- Mountain Iron26.0 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Soudan
What county is Soudan in?
Soudan is in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Soudan, MN?
385 people lived in Soudan at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Soudan, MN?
The ZIP code of Soudan is 55782.
What is the elevation of Soudan?
1,434 feet (437 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Soudan?
Tower (1.8 mi), Hoyt Lakes (17.7 mi), Babbitt (18.5 mi), Ely (18.8 mi), Aurora (19.4 mi).
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