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Isanti County

Minnesota · 41,135 residents · 435.781 sq mi
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Isanti County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,999. Population has grown 31% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $214,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41,135
+31%since 2000
from 31,287 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
94 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 72 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+11%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K29K34K39K44K1990201020202024Isanti County
202443K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,999
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,127 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,591
+70%since 2000
from $20,348 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.6%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$214,400
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,039
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $527 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
17.5% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+20%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(30,383)
Black0.2%(78)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(259)
Asian0.4%(120)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(1,147)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(37,559)
Black0.8%(314)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(896)
Asian1.2%(488)
Other2.2%(917)
Diversity Score15.6%(6,413)
Segregation Score19.1%(7,849)
Diversity Score
16
+325%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
19
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.9 min
+28%since 2000
from 27.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.0%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Isanti County, Minnesota?

Isanti County, Minnesota has about 41,135 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Isanti County, Minnesota earns about $76,999 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Isanti County, Minnesota expensive?

In Isanti County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $214,400, and the typical rent is about $1,039 a month.

How educated are people in Isanti County, Minnesota?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Isanti County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Isanti County, Minnesota?

About 7.5% of people in Isanti County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Isanti County, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Isanti County, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15,214 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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