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

5,720

Population
Growth Rate

0.31%

Median Age

54

Diversity Index

32.900

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Housing & Income

Households

2,772

Total Housing Units

6,088


Owner Occupied

2,168

Renter Occupied

604

Vacant

3,316

Median Home Value

$364,414


Average Home Value

$446,621

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.59%

Income Projection

Median Household

$68,036 $77,656


Average Household

$98,464 $112,220


Per Capita

$47,731 $54,249

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Workforce

Total Businesses

438

Total Employed

4,037

Workers 16+

2,758

2024 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

88

Employed

1,219

2024 Accommodation Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

65

Employed

913

2024 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

43

Employed

469

2024 Arts / Entertainment / Rec

cp-industries

Businesses

21

Employed

427

2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

27

Employed

404

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

56

Employed

367

Some
High School

94

Graduated
High School

845

Associates
Degree

445

Bachelor's
Degree

1,299

Graduate
Degree

858

Average Commute Time

16 min.



Resident Commuters

2,661

Non-Resident Commuters

81

Drive Alone

1,664

Carpooled

233

Public

28

Work At Home

492

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11