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 | |
| Median Household Income | $80,573 | +7.2% | #561 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.4 years | +6.4% | #1,684 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $245,100 | -13.1% | #934 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,009 | -13.2% | #961 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% | -5.6% | #1,253 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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95.5% of residents in Carlton County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.2% above the national rate.
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.