The city is located in northeastern Minnesota, the northernmost state in the U.S. and has a population of 86,000. It ranks among the country's most livable communities, with high scores for housing and weather. The town is also home to a vibrant American Indian community. The tribe operates the Fond-du-Luth Casino downtown, while Black Bear Casino is located in nearby Cloquet.
The majority of Cloquet residents are White, with a 0.2% minority of black and Hispanic people. Those with a master's degree or higher are overwhelmingly represented in the community. The majority of jobs are in the service industry, with 30% of people working in blue-collar jobs and 49% in white-collar jobs.
The median home value in Cloquet, MN was $151,600 in 2020, less than half of the national average of $229,800. In the same year, the town had one of the country's most active consumer cooperatives, the Cloquet Cooperative Society. The cooperative operated two stores and a coal yard, and also owned a mortuary. In addition, it operated an auto repair shop and a gas station.
Cloquet is located on the Saint Louis River, approximately 20 miles southwest of Duluth. The city enjoys a Humid Continental climate, with warm summers and long winters.