Carlton County, Minnesota

MN · FIPS 27017 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 36,518 #1,305 / 3,222
60th
Median Household Income $80,573 +7.2% #561 / 3,222
83th
Median Age 41.4 years +6.4% #1,684 / 3,222
48th
Median Home Value $245,100 -13.1% #934 / 3,222
71th
Median Gross Rent $1,009 -13.2% #961 / 3,222
70th
Poverty Rate 11.9% -5.6% #1,253 / 3,222
61th

Demographics

Carlton County has a population of 36,518, making it the #1,305 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.4 years, which is 6.4% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.2%
Native Born
1.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Carlton County is $80,573, ranking #561 out of 3,222 counties — 7.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.9% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.

Median Household Income
$80,573 +7.2% vs nat'l
Rank #561 of 3,222
83th percentile
Per Capita Income
$39,410 −4.5% vs nat'l
Rank #892 of 3,222
72th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.9% −5.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,253 of 3,222
61th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.7% −10.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,836 of 3,222
43th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.5% −21.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,058 of 3,222
67th percentile
Mean Commute Time
23.6 min −14.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,223 of 3,222
31th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Carlton County is $245,100 (-13.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,009/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.0%.

Median Home Value
$245,100 −13.1% vs nat'l
Rank #934 of 3,222
71th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,009 −13.2% vs nat'l
Rank #961 of 3,222
70th percentile
Homeownership Rate
80.0% +24.2% vs nat'l
Rank #641 of 3,222
80th percentile
80.0% Homeownership

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Health

95.5% of residents in Carlton County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.2% above the national rate.

95.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
95.5% +4.2% vs nat'l
Rank #430 of 3,222
87th percentile

About Carlton County, Minnesota

Carlton County, Minnesota has a total population of 36,518, making it the 1,305th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Carlton County is 41.4 years, which is 6.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Carlton County is $80,573, which ranks #561 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.

The median home value in Carlton County is $245,100, 13.1% below the national median. Renters in Carlton County pay a median gross rent of $1,009 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Carlton County, 26.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 21.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.6 min.

Carlton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.9%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (3.1%).

All data for Carlton County, Minnesota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.