CallataGuidesBemidji, MN business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Bemidji, MN micropolitan area.
- Population
- 46,7622024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,250CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
Bemidji, MN at a glance
The Bemidji, MN micropolitan area covers 1 county in Minnesota and had 46,762 residents in July 2024, up 1.2% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 636th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 577th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Beltrami County, MN | 46,762 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Bemidji, MN
County Business Patterns counted 1,250 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 16,073 people in mid-March with $747.0 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 12.9 employees per establishment. 49.3% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (205), health care and social assistance (189), and construction (169).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 205 | 3,298 | $109,786,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 189 | 4,231 | $214,024,000 |
| Construction (23) | 169 | 1,398 | $116,828,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 122 | 2,143 | $45,149,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 119 | 753 | $29,113,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 75 | 443 | $29,655,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 56 | 383 | $25,712,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 51 | 136 | $5,132,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 49 | 494 | $24,012,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 43 | 365 | $18,139,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 41 | 349 | $18,740,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 34 | 1,016 | $57,033,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 32 | 175 (high noise) | $3,488,000 |
| Information (51) | 19 | 371 | $22,065,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 16 | 284 | $10,942,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 15 | 44 | $1,509,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 10 | 91 | $5,401,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 3 | 98 | $9,925,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
How Bemidji, MN's businesses compare
Bemidji, MN has 26.7 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 8.7% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 12.9 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $46,475 (32.0% below the U.S. $68,342). 49.3% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 4.3% have 50 or more. Most establishments are far smaller than the average suggests, so it pays to price a phone plan at the headcount you actually have rather than the average.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 615 | 49.3% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 256 | 20.5% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 199 | 16.0% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 123 | 9.9% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 54 | 4.3% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Bemidji, MN
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 74 have a published Census count in Bemidji, MN. The largest are full-service restaurants (39), limited-service restaurants (28), and plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors (21). Relative to population, chiropractic offices are the most over-represented: 32.1 per 100,000 residents against 11.7 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 39 | 746 | 19.1 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 28 | 684 | 24.4 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 21 | 381 | 18.1 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 21 | 82 | 3.9 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 20 | — | — |
| Electrical contractors | 20 | 75 | 3.8 |
| Chiropractic offices | 15 | — | — |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 15 | 23 | 1.5 |
| Dental offices | 13 | 164 | 12.6 |
| Residential remodelers | 13 | 22 | 1.7 |
| General automotive repair shops | 13 | — | — |
| Landscaping services | 12 | — | — |
| Hotels and motels | 12 | 291 | 24.3 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 11 | 168 | 15.3 |
| Drinking places | 11 | 110 | 10.0 |
| Physician practices | 10 | — | — |
| Engineering services firms | 10 | 117 | 11.7 |
| Law offices | 9 | 47 | 5.2 |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 9 | — | — |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 9 | 33 | 3.7 |
| Civic and social organizations | 9 | — | — |
| Assisted living facilities for the elderly | 8 | 134 | 16.8 |
| Agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 8 | — | — |
| Site preparation contractors | 8 | — | — |
| Janitorial services | 8 | 73 | 9.1 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Bemidji, MN
The area's named cities and towns have 26 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 218 has the most (100%). A local number in the code your customers know is the simplest signal that you are nearby; Callata's plan includes up to 3.
| Area code | Exchanges in named places | Share | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 218 | 26 | 100% | Central |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 1 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bemidji, MN | 15,733 | 218 | 21 |
Phone costs for a typical Bemidji, MN business
A 13-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Bemidji, MN. Billed per seat at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026), RingCentral RingEX Core costs $390.00 a month and Ooma Office Pro $324.35. On Callata the same 13 people cost $259.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $259.00 | $3,108.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $247.00 | $2,964.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $299.00 | $3,588.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $324.35 | $3,892.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $351.00 | $4,212.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $390.00 | $4,680.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Bemidji, MN
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
If you already have a number in Bemidji, MN, porting it to Callata is free. Texting from a local number requires a one-time carrier registration (10DLC, $49), and the numbers available in any area code depend on carrier inventory when you choose them.
Optional AI agents (receptionist, sales, support or scheduler) can answer calls after hours or when nobody picks up, take messages, text, email and transfer to your team. They are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute, identify themselves as AI, and may only place outbound calls to people who consented, between 8am and 9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Bemidji, MN?
218, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Bemidji, MN area?
1,250 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Bemidji, MN?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 13-person team that is $259.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $324.35 a month (checked September 28, 2026).