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Crosby

Minnesota · 2,330 residents (2025 est.) · 2.955 sq mi
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Crosby has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,554. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $185,600. With a median age of 52.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 53% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,218
−4%since 2000
from 2,299 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
751 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 778 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.3
+25%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,330 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Crosby
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,554
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,053 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,170
+114%since 2000
from $15,465 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
−2%since 2010
from 0.477 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,600
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$849
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $352 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.2%
−16.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
45.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+90%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(2,235)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(23)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(73)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(2,043)
Black1.1%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(144)
Diversity Score18.4%(408)
Diversity Score
18
+481%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+80%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.3%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2012
from 20.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.9%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2017
from 73.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 95.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crosby, Minnesota?

Crosby, Minnesota has about 2,218 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crosby, Minnesota?

The typical household in Crosby, Minnesota earns about $41,554 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crosby, Minnesota expensive?

In Crosby, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $185,600, and the typical rent is about $849 a month.

How educated are people in Crosby, Minnesota?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Crosby, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crosby, Minnesota?

About 16.9% of people in Crosby, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crosby, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Crosby, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 145 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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