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Carlos

Minnesota · 482 residents (2025 est.) · 0.45 sq mi
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With 512 people, Carlos is a city in Minnesota. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Since 2000 the city has risen by half, up 183 people. Owners hold 86% of the housing stock. The median age is 32.3, younger than the US median of 38.9. 1% of locals were born outside the United States.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

512
+56%since 2000
from 329 in 2000
482 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
1,145 / sq mi
−3%since 2009
from 1,181 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
32.3
−12%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.45 sq mi
Population, 19902024
30338246153961819902000201020202024Carlos
2024512
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.4%(38)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.6%(34)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.6%(34)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.7%(29)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.9%(25)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3424%(123)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.8%(45)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.7%(65)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.5%(74)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 742.9%(15)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.7%(14)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.1%(16)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$69,792
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$32,330
+50%since 2000
from $21,495 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.8%
+27.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
6.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.334
+2%since 2010
from 0.327 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$204,500
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$925
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $1,442
85.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
14.4% rent
3.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.38 people
−6%since 2009
from 2.53 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
21.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
29.0%
−48.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.9
−4%since 2009
from 3.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
48
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(326)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92%(471)
Black1.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.9%(25)
19
+116%since 2009
from 9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.4%(7)
Panamanian0.4%(2)
Ancestry
German50.2%(257)
Norwegian26.2%(134)
Irish10.4%(53)
American5.1%(26)
Dutch4.5%(23)
Swedish3.9%(20)
English3.3%(17)
Czech2.1%(11)
Polish2.1%(11)
Arab1.4%(7)
Egyptian1.4%(7)
Danish1.4%(7)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
French1.2%(6)
Finnish1%(5)
Austrian0.8%(4)
Scottish0.8%(4)
British0.4%(2)
Ukrainian0.4%(2)
Section 05

Education

11.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
3.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.6 min
+72%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
92.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
2.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
3.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
1.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
81.1%
+13.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
86.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 92.9% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
12.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
28.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
49.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
4.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
9.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2012
from 14.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
7.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2013
from 15.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
92.1%
+15.9 ptssince 2017
from 76.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
94.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 93.1% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
91.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 87.3% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
97.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
1.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.3%(60)
Married63.4%(130)
Widowed2.9%(6)
Divorced4.4%(9)
Women 15+
Never married23.9%(48)
Married62.2%(125)
Widowed1.5%(3)
Divorced12.4%(25)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

7.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2013
from 15.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
60.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
10.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
10.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
25.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
69.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 72.7% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
34.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)58.8%(10)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)11.8%(2)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era17.6%(3)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 17 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carlos, Minnesota?

Carlos, Minnesota has about 512 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carlos, Minnesota?

The typical household in Carlos, Minnesota earns about $69,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carlos, Minnesota expensive?

In Carlos, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $204,500, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Carlos, Minnesota?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Carlos, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carlos, Minnesota?

About 6.8% of people in Carlos, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carlos, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Carlos, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 161 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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