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Karlstad

Minnesota · 760 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 $37,059. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $65,000. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.4% of residents. Households here earn about 35% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
760
−4%since 2000
from 794 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
506 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 528 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.5
+6%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5936807668529391990201020202024Karlstad
2024622
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,059
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,208 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,111
+59%since 2000
from $13,274 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$372
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $317 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.2%
−33.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
36.0% rent
Vacancy rate
21.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+2%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(751)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other1.2%(9)
Diversity Score5.2%(40)
Diversity Score
5
+443%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+15%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.9%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Karlstad, Minnesota?

Karlstad, Minnesota has about 760 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Karlstad, Minnesota?

The typical household in Karlstad, Minnesota earns about $37,059 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 $65,000, and the typical rent is about $372 a month.

How educated are people in Karlstad, Minnesota?

About 20.6% 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 6.4% 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 150 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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