Bovey, Minnesota
City · Population 813 · #392 in Minnesota
About Bovey
Bovey, MN is a tiny community located in northeastern Minnesota counting 813 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Bovey is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.3 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 353 residents per square mile.
📰 Bovey News Today
- Bovey Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- Obituary | Matthew Broadrick of Grand Rapids, Minnesota Rowe Funeral Home of Grand Rapids, Minnesota · Apr 28
- Bicycle-pickup crash leaves Iron Range girl with serious injuries Northern News Now · May 21
- Henry Coyle Obituary (1944 - 2026-05-19) - Bovey, MN - The Valley News Dispatch Legacy obituary · Jun 23
- How "Grace," widespread portrait of an elderly man bowing in prayer, became Minnesota's state photograph CBS News · Nov 13
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What Makes Bovey Unique
- The only place in America named Bovey — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)813
Rank in state#392 of 855
Land area2.3 sq mi
Density353/sq mi
Coordinates47.2981, -93.4052