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Cloquet

Minnesota · 12,568 residents · 35.217 sq mi
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Cloquet has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,011. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% 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 $151,600. Households here earn about 26% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,568
+12%since 2000
from 11,201 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
357 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 318 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Cloquet
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,011
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,675 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,884
+62%since 2000
from $17,812 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,600
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$890
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
31.0% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+23%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(9,831)
Black0.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(71)
Asian0.4%(44)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(368)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(9,978)
Black0.8%(102)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(230)
Asian0.7%(85)
Other11.1%(1,392)
Diversity Score33.6%(4,224)
Diversity Score
34
+924%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+60%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.5%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cloquet, Minnesota?

Cloquet, Minnesota has about 12,568 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cloquet, Minnesota?

The typical household in Cloquet, Minnesota earns about $54,011 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cloquet, Minnesota expensive?

In Cloquet, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $151,600, and the typical rent is about $890 a month.

How educated are people in Cloquet, Minnesota?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cloquet, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cloquet, Minnesota?

About 14.3% of people in Cloquet, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cloquet, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Cloquet, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,683 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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