Total Population
5,618
Population
Growth Rate
0.00%
Median Age
53
Diversity Index
32.800
Community Profiles
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
Cook County, MN
Population
Housing & Income
Households
2,723
Total Housing Units
5,992
Owner Occupied
2,140
Renter Occupied
583
Vacant
3,269
Median Home Value
$281,931
Average Home Value
$334,054
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.56%
Income Projection
Median Household
$61,511 $69,289
Average Household
$82,979 $94,009
Per Capita
$40,235 $45,664
Workforce
Total Businesses
450
Total Employed
4,595
Workers 16+
2,699
2022 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
91
Employed
1,380
2022 Accommodation Businesses
Businesses
72
Employed
1,094
2022 Public Administration
Businesses
46
Employed
554
2022 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
26
Employed
549
2022 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
71
Employed
469
2022 Arts/Entertainment/Rec
Businesses
21
Employed
443
Some
High School
95
Graduated
High School
925
Associates
Degree
509
Bachelor's
Degree
1,267
Graduate
Degree
611
Average Commute Time
15 min.
Resident Commuters
2,610
Non-Resident Commuters
77
Drive Alone
1,802
Carpooled
247
Public
34
Work At Home
280
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