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Carlton

Minnesota · 948 residents · 3.805 sq mi
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Carlton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,309. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $142,300. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
948
+17%since 2000
from 810 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
50.9
+17%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7818689541K1K1990201020202024Carlton
2024875
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.6%(34)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.5%(71)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 142.8%(27)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.4%(42)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.8%(36)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349.9%(94)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.9%(122)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 549.9%(94)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.2%(144)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.3%(117)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847.7%(73)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over9.9%(94)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,309
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,477 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,632
+64%since 2000
from $15,586 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,300
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
36.7% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+4%since 2009
from 3.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Carlton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(768)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(831)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(20)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other5.9%(56)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Panamanian2.3%(23)
Ancestry
German21.2%(213)
Finnish14.7%(148)
Norwegian11.2%(113)
Swedish9.6%(97)
Irish6.6%(66)
English6.5%(65)
Italian5.5%(55)
French4.4%(44)
Polish4.4%(44)
Dutch2.9%(29)
American2.5%(25)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish1.6%(16)
Danish1.2%(12)
Serbian0.7%(7)
Greek0.6%(6)
Swiss0.4%(4)
British0.3%(3)
Canadian0.3%(3)
Croatian0.3%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Finnish population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Swedish population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+53%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.9%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married40.2%(174)
Married33.9%(147)
Widowed5.5%(24)
Divorced20.3%(88)
Women 15+
Never married22.8%(84)
Married48.8%(180)
Widowed15.7%(58)
Divorced12.7%(47)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carlton, Minnesota?

Carlton, Minnesota has about 948 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carlton, Minnesota?

The typical household in Carlton, Minnesota earns about $43,309 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carlton, Minnesota expensive?

In Carlton, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $142,300, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in Carlton, Minnesota?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Carlton, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carlton, Minnesota?

About 4.3% of people in Carlton, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carlton, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Carlton, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 38 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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