Carlton County, MN

County Seat: Carlton

Carlton County in northeastern Minnesota offers abundant opportunities for growth oriented companies. The region’s wood products industries form a strong, stable, base that complements and supports many other manufacturing, service, and retail businesses.

Two key transportation arteries, Interstate 35 and Minnesota Highway 210, converge in Carlton County. They combine with exceptional railroad infrastructure and close proximity to Great Lakes shipping to create an ideal location from which to manufacture and deliver goods. Carlton County also features quality K-12 and higher education, community health care and many recreational opportunities.

Year Population Households Average Household Size Average Household Income
2015 35,740 13,750 2.45 $62,116
2020 36,063 13,901 2.45 $70,588

Source: Northland Connection, ESRI

Population

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Population

Population2000201020242029
Carlton County, MN31,67135,38636,77736,981

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Population by Age

Population2024
0-41,918
5-92,118
10-142,347
15-192,385
20-242,020
25-291,818
30-342,173
35-392,394
40-442,537
45-492,225
50-542,311
55-592,387
60-642,610
65-692,429
70-741,888
75-791,360
80-84890
85+967
18+28,924
Median Age42

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Population by Race

Carlton County, MN2024
Total36,777.00
White Alone85.39%
Black Alone1.79%
American Indian Alone6.02%
Asian Alone0.51%
Pacific Islander Alone0.04%
Some Other Race0.49%
Two or More Races5.76%
Hispanic Origin1.88%
Diversity Index29.10

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Growth Rate

Carlton County, MN2024 - 2029
Population0.11%
Households0.32%
Families0.23%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020242029
Households12,06413,53814,05114,274
Housing Units13,72115,65616,00916,219
Owner Occupied Units11,13811,575
Renter Occupied Units2,9132,699
Vacant Units1,9581,945

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Home Value

Carlton County, MN20242029
Median Home Value$272,772$360,769
Average Home Value$313,425$392,730
<$50,000549443
$50,000 - $99,999265132
$100,000 - $149,999762274
$150,000 - $199,9991,488600
$200,000 - $249,9991,8971,150
$250,000 - $299,9991,3351,284
$300,000 - $399,9992,2503,134
$400,000 - $499,9991,5832,710
$500,000 - $749,9997911,470
$1,000,000 +4574

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later773
2000-20092,322
1990-19992,236
1980-19891,160
1970-19792,380
1960-19691,233
1950-19591,831
1940-1949779
1939 or Before2,976

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

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Income

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Income

Carlton County, MN20242029
Median Household$78,229$87,581
Average Household$99,747$113,784
Per Capita$38,143$43,952

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Household Income

Carlton County, MN2024
<$15,000858
$15,000 - $24,999790
$25,000 - $34,999916
$35,000 - $49,9991,639
$50,000 - $74,9992,484
$75,000 - $99,9992,023
$100,000 - $149,9992,973
$150,000 - $199,9991,328
$200,000+1,040

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+16,454
In-County Residents9,710
Out-of-County Residents5,973
Drive Alone13,273
Carpooled1,361
Public Transport48
Work at Home1,167
Motorcycle9
Bicycle34
Walked416
Other141
Less than 5 minutes1,034
5-9 minutes2,734
10-14 minutes2,053
15-19 minutes1,821
20-24 minutes1,868
25-29 minutes1,142
30-34 minutes2,310
35-39 minutes581
40-44 minutes448
45-59 minutes631
60-89 minutes344
90+ minutes321
Average Travel Time22

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees18,438
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt99
Mining4
Utilities44
Construction532
Manufacturing1,317
Wholesale Trade463
  
Retail Trade1,354
  
Transportation/Warehouse505
Information78
  
Finance & Insurance401
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing173
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv975
Legal Services808
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt192
Educational Services2,033
HealthCare/Social Assist4,088
Arts/Entertainment/Rec799
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs1,036
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin823
Auto Repair/Maintenance145
Public Administration Emp3,063

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Educational Attainment (25+)

Carlton County, MN2024
<9th Grade448
Some High School882
GED1,622
Graduated High School6,810
Some College/No Degree5,562
Associates Degree3,882
Bachelor's Degree4,470
Graduate Degree2,313

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses1,110
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus13
Mining Bus2
Utilities Bus4
Construction Bus73
Manufacturing Bus29
Wholesale Trade Bus32
  
Retail Trade Bus131
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus44
Information Bus15
  
Finance & Insurance Bus61
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus39
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus59
Legal Services Bus14
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus28
Educational Services Bus42
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus110
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus29
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus75
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus172
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus34
Public Administration Bus107

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

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