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Karlstad

Minnesota · 910 residents · 1.503 sq mi
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Karlstad has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,705. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $30,200. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 46% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

910
+15%vs 2000
vs 794 in 2000
1990 – 2025
605 / sq mi
+15%vs 2000
vs 528 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.3
−10%vs 2000
vs 44.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5936807668529391990201020202024Karlstad
2024622
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,705
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,208 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,560
−36%vs 2000
vs $13,274 in 2000
US average: $14,340
24.9%
+11.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$30,200
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$259
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $317 in 2000
US average: $450
68.9%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.1% in 2000
31.1% rent
1.8
+5%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(775)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(8)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(905)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(5)
Diversity Score1.9%(17)
2
+99%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.2%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
59.6%
−13.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.4%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.1 min
+11%vs 2000
vs 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Karlstad, Minnesota?

Karlstad, Minnesota has about 910 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Karlstad, Minnesota?

The typical household in Karlstad, Minnesota earns about $16,705 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Karlstad, Minnesota expensive?

In Karlstad, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $30,200, and the typical rent is about $259 a month.

How educated are people in Karlstad, Minnesota?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Karlstad, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Karlstad, Minnesota?

About 24.9% of people in Karlstad, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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