Total Population
5,657
Population
Growth Rate
-0.04%
Median Age
54
Diversity Index
33.100
County Seat: Grand Marais
Cook County is located in the far northeast corner of Minnesota and sits on the edge of Lake Superior, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and the Superior National Forest. This breathtaking region, with its towering trees, rocky cliffs and quaint harbor communities, enjoys strong tourism and forest products industries and a thriving real estate market.
Thanks to careful planning, a growing number of light manufacturing and technology-based businesses are choosing to locate in Cook County. The city of Grand Marais features a business development area with 85 acres.
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
Households
2,752
Owner Occupied
2,180
Renter Occupied
572
Vacant
3,251
Median Household
$61,906 $69,158
Average Household
$88,952 $100,570
Per Capita
$43,291 $49,305
Total Businesses
421
Total Employed
4,281
Workers 16+
2,788
2023 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
86
Employed
1,390
2023 Accommodation Businesses
Businesses
66
Employed
1,080
2023 Public Administration
Businesses
45
Employed
494
2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
25
Employed
464
2023 Arts / Entertainment / Rec
Businesses
22
Employed
458
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
64
Employed
410
Average Commute Time
17 min.
Resident Commuters
2,681
Non-Resident Commuters
88
Drive Alone
1,840
Carpooled
270
Public
40
Work At Home
378