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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Cook County

Minnesota · 5,168 residents · 1,452.576 sq mi
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Cook County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,640. Population has grown 34% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $107,200. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,168
+34%since 1990
from 3,868 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4 / sq mi
+34%since 1990
from 3 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.0
+15%since 1990
from 38.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Cook County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,640
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,908 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,775
+80%since 1990
from $12,067 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.1%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$107,200
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$456
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $316 in 1990
US average: $602
78.3%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 76.6% in 1990
21.7% rent
2.9
+19%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92%(3,559)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(5)
Asian0.6%(24)
Diversity Score18.8%(727)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(4,609)
Black0.3%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(39)
Asian0.3%(17)
Diversity Score3.8%(194)
4
−80%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.8%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 20.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.7%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 84.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.2%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.3 min
−44%since 1990
from 23.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cook County, Minnesota?

Cook County, Minnesota has about 5,168 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cook County, Minnesota?

The typical household in Cook County, Minnesota earns about $36,640 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cook County, Minnesota expensive?

In Cook County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $107,200, and the typical rent is about $456 a month.

How educated are people in Cook County, Minnesota?

About 28.8% of adults age 25 and over in Cook County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cook County, Minnesota?

About 10.1% of people in Cook County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cook County, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Cook County, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,300 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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

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