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Karlstad

Minnesota · 794 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 $25,208. Population has declined 13% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,400. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 46% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

794
−13%since 1990
from 910 in 1990
1990 – 2025
528 / sq mi
−13%since 1990
from 605 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.8
+11%since 1990
from 40.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5936807668529391990201020202024Karlstad
2024622
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,208
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,705 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,274
+55%since 1990
from $8,560 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.4%
−11.5 ptssince 1990
from 24.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$317
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $259 in 1990
US average: $602
67.1%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 68.9% in 1990
32.9% rent
1.7
−5%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(905)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.9%(17)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(775)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1%(8)
1
−50%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.2%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.8%
+13.2 ptssince 1990
from 59.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.4%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.1 min
−10%since 1990
from 21.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Karlstad, Minnesota?

Karlstad, Minnesota has about 794 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Karlstad, Minnesota?

The typical household in Karlstad, Minnesota earns about $25,208 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 $43,400, and the typical rent is about $317 a month.

How educated are people in Karlstad, Minnesota?

About 13.2% 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 13.4% of people in Karlstad, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Karlstad, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Karlstad, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 116 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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