Taconite

City in Itasca County, Minnesota

Aerial view of Taconite, Minnesota
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Taconite is a city in Itasca County, Minnesota, with 651 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,398 ft (426 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bovey, 1.7 miles SW.

About Taconite

Taconite ( TAK-ə-nyte) is a city in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 651 at the 2020 census.

U.S. Highway 169 serves as a main route in the community.

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Living in Taconite

Median household income
$84,375
Median home value
$219,600
Median rent
$2,625/mo
Median age
54.8
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Taconite, MN population

Taconite had 651 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census651
Density23 per sq mi (9 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Taconite at a glance

StateMinnesota (MN)
CountyItasca County
TypeCity
Population651 (2020)
Land area27.97 sq mi (72.4 km²)
Water area1.65 sq mi (4.28 km²)
Elevation1,398 ft (426 m)
Coordinates47.3179° N, 93.3829° W
ZIP codes55786, 55722
Census code (GEOID)2764048

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Taconite

What county is Taconite in?

Taconite is in Itasca County, Minnesota.

What is the population of Taconite, MN?

651 people lived in Taconite at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Taconite, MN?

The main ZIP code is 55786. Other ZIP codes: 55722.

What is the elevation of Taconite?

1,398 feet (426 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Taconite?

Bovey (1.7 mi), Marble (4.5 mi), Coleraine (5.3 mi), Calumet (5.6 mi), La Prairie (7.9 mi).

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