Cook County, Minnesota

MN · FIPS 27031 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 5,635 #2,842 / 3,222
12th
Median Household Income $72,638 -3.3% #1,003 / 3,222
69th
Median Age 53.0 years +36.2% #105 / 3,222
97th
Median Home Value $336,200 +19.3% #470 / 3,222
85th
Median Gross Rent $886 -23.8% #1,514 / 3,222
53th
Poverty Rate 10.2% -19.3% #828 / 3,222
74th

Demographics

Cook County has a population of 5,635, making it the #2,842 most populous county in the US. The median age is 53.0 years, which is 36.2% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.5%
Native Born
3.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Cook County is $72,638, ranking #1,003 out of 3,222 counties — 3.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.2% and unemployment stands at 2.2%.

Median Household Income
$72,638 −3.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,003 of 3,222
69th percentile
Per Capita Income
$46,808 +13.4% vs nat'l
Rank #320 of 3,222
90th percentile
Poverty Rate
10.2% −19.3% vs nat'l
Rank #828 of 3,222
74th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.2% −58.1% vs nat'l
Rank #345 of 3,222
89th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
46.6% +38.4% vs nat'l
Rank #140 of 3,222
96th percentile
Mean Commute Time
18.5 min −33.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,969 of 3,222
8th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Cook County is $336,200 (+19.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $886/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.7%.

Median Home Value
$336,200 +19.3% vs nat'l
Rank #470 of 3,222
85th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$886 −23.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,514 of 3,222
53th percentile
Homeownership Rate
77.7% +20.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,012 of 3,222
69th percentile
77.7% Homeownership

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Health

94.8% of residents in Cook County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% above the national rate.

94.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.8% +3.4% vs nat'l
Rank #742 of 3,222
77th percentile

About Cook County, Minnesota

Cook County, Minnesota has a total population of 5,635, making it the 2,842nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cook County is 53.0 years, which is 36.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Cook County is $72,638, which ranks #1,003 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2%.

The median home value in Cook County is $336,200, 19.3% above the national median. Renters in Cook County pay a median gross rent of $886 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Cook County, 46.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.4% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.5 min.

Cook County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.6% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (6.1%) and Two or More Races (4.8%).

All data for Cook 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.