Backus is a city in Cass County, Minnesota, United States.

[5] The city was named for Edward Wellington Backus, a businessperson in the lumber industry.

[6][7] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.61 square miles (1.58 km2), all land.

There were 183 housing units at an average density of 300.0 per square mile (115.8/km2).

33.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.