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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

948
+17%since 2000
from 810 in 2000
1990 – 2025
249 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 213 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
50.9
+17%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
7818689541K1K1990201020202024Carlton
2024875
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,309
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,477 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$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%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$142,300
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$800
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $1,124
63.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
36.7% rent
3.3
+48%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(768)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(13)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(831)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(20)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other5.9%(56)
Diversity Score20.6%(195)
21
+1182%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

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%
2.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.3 min
+53%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
84.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
5.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

13.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
50.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
35.9%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

50.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
49.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
7.7%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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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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