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A town of 526.
Breitung Township’s median age is 59.4 years, above both the Minnesota town median (39.9 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Only 2 of the 275 Minnesota towns we compare have a lower January low than Breitung Township. The biggest place to walk is Lake Vermillion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park, 4,075 acres with 10.9 miles of trail. Breitung Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 1884 and 3 maps from 1956 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →Who provides power, water and the rest in Breitung Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Breitung Township.
People 65 and older are 36% of residents (17% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 12% of residents (22% statewide). 15% of Breitung Township residents are under 18. 41% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 39% across Minnesota.
| Breitung Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15% | 23% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 41% | 33% | 29% |
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.6 points. Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Breitung Township | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 6.3% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.1% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.6% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 5.8% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 8.4% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 6.8% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 20.9% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 23.3% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 12.7% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 24.2% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.7% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 13.2% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 27.2% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 13.8% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 500, single groups can be off by several points
Most working residents leave Breitung Township for work: only 3% work in town. Jobs based in Breitung Township grew to 24 in 2023, 21 more than in 2013. Breitung Township’s average trip to work is 26 minutes.
| Breitung Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 2.7% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $71,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 10% | 7% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lake Vermillion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park | 10.9 mi | 4,075 |
| 2. Superior National Forest | — | 122 |
| 3. Pine Island Wildlife Management Area | — | 41 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Breitung Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Breitung Township is 78°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
11 crimes were reported in Breitung Township in 2024: 10 property and 1 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Breitung Township is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to police
14% of adults have diabetes in Breitung Township. Among 272 Minnesota towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Breitung Township. 23% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Breitung Township.
| Breitung Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 10% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 31% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 17% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 79% | 75% | 79% |
| What stands out | Breitung Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.5% | 9.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.9% | 76.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.1% | 5.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 57% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
None within 15 miles of Breitung Township; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Breitung Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
Where Breitung Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
2 places in Breitung Township on the National Register of Historic Places.
Township in Minnesota, United States
Breitung Township is a township in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 530 at the 2020 census. State Highway 1 (MN 1) and State Highway 169 (MN 169) serve as the main route in the township. The unincorporated community of Soudan is located within Breitung Township. Breitung Township is located along part of Lake Vermilion. The city of Tower is nearby.
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Breitung Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
