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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Crosby

Minnesota · 2,299 residents · 2.955 sq mi
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Crosby has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,053. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $56,500. With a median age of 42.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 49% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,299
+11%since 1990
from 2,073 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
42.0
+5%since 1990
from 39.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Crosby
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 57.1%(164)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.1%(141)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147%(160)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.6%(151)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.7%(131)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349.3%(214)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4412.6%(290)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5411.8%(271)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648.2%(189)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 7410.1%(232)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 8410.1%(233)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over5.4%(123)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,053
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,179 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,465
+77%since 1990
from $8,724 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.9%
−7.1 ptssince 1990
from 24.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,500
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$352
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $224 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.0%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 69.6% in 1990
29.0% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Crosby on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(2,052)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0.4%(8)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(2,235)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(23)
Asian0.2%(5)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.3%(6)
Ancestry
German28.5%(633)
Norwegian17.3%(383)
Irish12.4%(274)
Swedish9.6%(214)
English6.3%(140)
American4%(88)
Finnish3.9%(86)
French3.7%(81)
Ukrainian3.5%(77)
Dutch3.4%(75)
Scottish2.8%(61)
Polish2.1%(47)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish1.4%(31)
Welsh0.9%(19)
Nigerian0.8%(17)
Danish0.6%(14)
Italian0.6%(14)
Croatian0.5%(12)
Slovene0.5%(12)
Greek0.5%(11)
Hungarian0.5%(10)
Czech0.4%(8)
Slovak0.2%(5)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest Swedish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.7%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 68.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.3 min
−24%since 1990
from 16.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.3%(239)
Married53.6%(469)
Widowed6.9%(60)
Divorced12.2%(107)
Women 15+
Never married17.1%(172)
Married54%(544)
Widowed17.4%(175)
Divorced11.6%(117)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crosby, Minnesota?

Crosby, Minnesota has about 2,299 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Crosby, Minnesota?

The typical household in Crosby, Minnesota earns about $24,053 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 $56,500, and the typical rent is about $352 a month.

How educated are people in Crosby, Minnesota?

About 9.1% 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 226 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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