Total Population
5,720
Population
Growth Rate
0.31%
Median Age
54
Diversity Index
32.900
Business Development Engine for Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin
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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
Total Population
5,720
Population
Growth Rate
0.31%
Median Age
54
Diversity Index
32.900
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%
Median Household
$68,036 $77,656
Average Household
$98,464 $112,220
Per Capita
$47,731 $54,249
Total Businesses
438
Total Employed
4,037
Workers 16+
2,758
2024 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
88
Employed
1,219
2024 Accommodation Businesses
Businesses
65
Employed
913
2024 Public Administration
Businesses
43
Employed
469
2024 Arts / Entertainment / Rec
Businesses
21
Employed
427
2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
27
Employed
404
2024 Retail Trade Businesses
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