Taconite
City in Itasca County, Minnesota

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.
- 651residents (2020 Census)
- 1,398 ftelevation · 426 m
- 28.0 sq miland area · 72.4 km²
- 23 / sq mipopulation density
- 55786main ZIP code (2 in total)
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 had 651 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 651 |
|---|---|
| Density | 23 per sq mi (9 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Taconite at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 651 (2020) |
| Land area | 27.97 sq mi (72.4 km²) |
| Water area | 1.65 sq mi (4.28 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,398 ft (426 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.3179° N, 93.3829° W |
| ZIP codes | 55786, 55722 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2764048 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Taconite
- Bovey1.7 mi SW
- Marble4.5 mi E
- Coleraine5.3 mi SW
- Calumet5.6 mi E
- La Prairie7.9 mi SW
- Grand Rapids8.9 mi SW
- Nashwauk11.0 mi NE
- Warba13.7 mi SE
- Cohasset14.1 mi W
- Keewatin15.1 mi NE
- Goodland15.7 mi SE
- Zemple18.9 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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