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Itasca County, MN

County Seat: Grand Rapids

Itasca County in northern Minnesota boasts two million acres, one thousand lakes and one mighty Mississippi River. Long a popular vacation destination, the region is attracting a growing number of technology-based companies and manufacturers, who appreciate operating in a small-town environment with big-time amenities.

A modern airport and well-developed transportation system, robust telecommunications infrastructure, exceptional training and educational opportunities, competitive industrial property, skilled and available workforce and business-friendly climate are just a few of reasons Itasca County communities are experiencing economic growth.

Year Population Households Average Household Size Average Household Income
2015 45,562 19,238 2.32 $60,868
2020 46,404 19,682 2.31 $68,024

Source: Northland Connection, ESRI

Population

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Population

Population2000201020232028
Itasca County, MN43,99245,05844,66044,336

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Age

Population201020232028
0-42,4592,1022,055
5-92,7112,3202,271
10-142,8362,5382,518
15-192,9502,4972,471
20-241,9691,9281,846
25-292,2372,1871,885
30-342,2942,2682,202
35-392,3352,4762,428
40-442,5182,5872,567
45-493,2672,3632,757
50-543,7192,7802,500
55-593,9983,3793,001
60-643,1913,7693,190
65-692,6543,7993,744
70-742,0033,0903,495
75-791,5462,1422,480
80-841,1871,2511,625
85+1,1841,1841,301
18+35,22236,15435,968
Median Age454849

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Race

Itasca County, MN2023
Total44,660.00
White Alone89.23
Black Alone0.44
American Indian Alone3.55
Asian Alone0.34
Pacific Islander Alone0.02
Some Other Race0.48
Two or More Races5.94
Hispanic Origin1.47
Diversity Index22.20

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Growth Rate

Itasca County, MN2023 - 2028
Population-0.15%
Households0.08%
Families0.00%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020232028
Households17,78918,77318,95319,026
Housing Units24,52827,06525,31925,205
Owner Occupied Units15,68215,910
Renter Occupied Units3,2713,116
Vacant Units6,3666,179

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Home Value

Itasca County, MN20232028
Median Home Value$216,642$256,938
Average Home Value$263,114$293,726
<$50,0001,394884
$50,000 - $99,9991,191797
$100,000 - $149,9992,0431,517
$150,000 - $199,9992,5402,230
$200,000 - $249,9992,0222,276
$250,000 - $299,9991,4111,809
$300,000 - $399,9992,6303,385
$400,000 - $499,9998351,088
$500,000 - $749,9991,2151,536
$1,000,000 +8459

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later1,603
2000-20094,042
1990-19993,461
1980-19893,086
1970-19794,557
1960-19692,095
1950-19592,606
1940-19491,637
1939 or Before2,560

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Income

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Income

Itasca County, MN20232028
Median Household$59,773$65,905
Average Household$83,200$93,576
Per Capita$35,346$40,194

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Household Income Base

Itasca County, MN2023
<$15,0001,796
$15,000 - $24,9991,860
$25,000 - $34,9991,656
$35,000 - $49,9992,375
$50,000 - $74,9993,660
$75,000 - $99,9992,465
$100,000 - $149,9993,091
$150,000 - $199,9991,208
$200,000+842

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+18,737
In-County Residents15,542
Out-of-County Residents2,863
Drive Alone14,614
Carpooled1,886
Public Transport199
Work at Home1,285
Less than 5 minutes791
5-9 minutes2,627
10-14 minutes3,194
15-19 minutes2,539
20-24 minutes2,384
25-29 minutes935
30-34 minutes1,680
35-39 minutes434
40-44 minutes572
45-59 minutes977
60-89 minutes681
90+ minutes638
Average Travel Time24

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees19,304
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt187
Mining24
Utilities292
Construction917
Manufacturing1,344
Wholesale Trade482
  
Retail Trade2,210
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers264
Furn & Home Furnish Str76
Electronics & Appl Store26
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip453
Food & Beverage Stores444
Health/Pers Care Stores135
Gasoline Stations113
Clothing/Accessory Store105
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music220
General Merchandise Str374
Misc Store Retailers0
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse315
Information320
  
Finance & Insurance472
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn276
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv85
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other111
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing268
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv823
Legal Services59
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises52
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt425
Educational Services1,528
HealthCare/Social Assist4,232
Arts/Entertainment/Rec545
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs1,864
Accommodation493
Food Srv/Drinking Places1,371
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin1,248
Auto Repair/Maintenance196
Public Administration Emp1,715

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Educational Attainment (25+)

Itasca County, MN2023
Some High School1,261
Graduated High School8,844
Associates Degree5,132
Bachelor's Degree5,850
Graduate Degree3,036

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses2,170
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus36
Mining Bus4
Utilities Bus6
Construction Bus180
Manufacturing Bus73
Wholesale Trade Bus66
  
Retail Trade Bus293
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus37
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus16
Electronics & Appl Store Bus8
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus31
Food & Beverage Stores Bus52
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus22
Gasoline Stations Bus19
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus17
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus64
General Merchandise Str Bus27
Misc Store Retailers Bus0
Nonstore Retailers Bus0
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus60
Information Bus42
  
Finance & Insurance Bus99
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus36
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus28
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus35
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus75
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus122
Legal Services Bus18
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus6
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus54
Educational Services Bus47
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus220
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus56
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus195
Accommodation Bus99
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus96
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus314
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus56
Public Administration Bus145

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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WHY APEX - Flint Group

WHY APEX

"APEX plays a critical role in identifying and devising strategies for economic growth and development throughout the region."

Andy Reierson, CEO, Flint Group

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