Cook County, MN

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

Population

Total Population

5,657

Population
Growth Rate

-0.04%

Median Age

54

Diversity Index

33.100

Housing & Income

Households

2,752

Total Housing Units

6,003


Owner Occupied

2,180

Renter Occupied

572

Vacant

3,251

Median Home Value

$295,481


Average Home Value

$340,390

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.64%

Income Projection

Median Household

$61,906 $69,158


Average Household

$88,952 $100,570


Per Capita

$43,291 $49,305

Workforce

Total Businesses

421

Total Employed

4,281

Workers 16+

2,788

2023 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

86

Employed

1,390

2023 Accommodation Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

66

Employed

1,080

2023 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

45

Employed

494

2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

25

Employed

464

2023 Arts / Entertainment / Rec

cp-industries

Businesses

22

Employed

458

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

64

Employed

410

Some
High School

119

Graduated
High School

835

Associates
Degree

478

Bachelor's
Degree

1,228

Graduate
Degree

775

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