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Cook County

Minnesota · 5,176 residents · 1,452.576 sq mi
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Cook County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,162. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $247,100. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,176
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5,168 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.8
+13%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Cook County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,162
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,640 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,873
+33%since 2000
from $21,775 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$247,100
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$582
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.0%
−37.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
25.1% rent
Vacancy rate
51.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.0
+72%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(4,609)
Black0.3%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(39)
Asian0.3%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(194)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(4,528)
Black0.3%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(58)
Asian0.5%(27)
Other9.7%(501)
Diversity Score26.4%(1,364)
Diversity Score
26
+602%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+28%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.6%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.1%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cook County, Minnesota?

Cook County, Minnesota has about 5,176 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cook County, Minnesota earns about $49,162 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 $247,100, and the typical rent is about $582 a month.

How educated are people in Cook County, Minnesota?

About 32.9% 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 8.9% 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 1,308 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 4802Census Tract 4801.02Census Tract 4801.01Census Tract 9900
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 55604ZIP 55605ZIP 55612ZIP 55615ZIP 55613ZIP 55606
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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