Cook County, Minnesota
Located in Minnesota, Cook County has a population of 5,635 residents and a median age of 53.0 years, making it the #2,842 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 10.2%. The median home value is $336,200, and the median household income is $72,638, which is 3% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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 Trend
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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 Trend
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Education
In Cook County, 46.6% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 38.4% above the national average, ranking #140 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Cook County is 83.0 years. 11.9% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.1% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
12.3% of adults in Cook County smoke , 34.8% are obese , and 24.4% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
16.3% of children in Cook County live in poverty .
Child Poverty Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Cook County is 87.2%. The mean commute time is 18.5 min, which is 33.1% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Cook County voted Democratic with a margin of 35.0%. The vote was 66.4% Dem / 31.4% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted +1.0 toward Democrats .
Vote Share Over Time
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.