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Kittson County

Minnesota · 4,031 residents (2025 est.) · 1,099 sq mi
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Kittson County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,100. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 1,201 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $134,800. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,084
−23%since 2000
from 5,285 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
−10%since 2009
from 4 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
47.8
+13%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,031 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Kittson County
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.1%(209)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.5%(267)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.9%(240)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.1%(249)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.9%(201)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.2%(375)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.6%(394)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.3%(463)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415%(614)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.7%(599)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.5%(306)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.1%(167)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,100
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,515 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,409
+145%since 2000
from $16,525 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.6%
+28.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
+2%since 2010
from 0.406 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction15.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,800
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$757
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
17.1% rent
Vacancy rate
20.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+39%since 2009
from 1.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
82
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(5,142)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(67)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic93%(3,800)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(105)
Asian0.4%(15)
Other3.8%(157)
Diversity Score
17
+107%since 2009
from 8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
5
−62%since 2020
from 14 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.5%(62)
Puerto Rican0.9%(35)
Ecuadorian0.1%(5)
Chilean0.1%(3)
Asian origin
Hmong0.1%(6)
Filipino0.1%(6)
Chinese0%(1)
Ancestry
Norwegian26.9%(1,099)
Swedish19.8%(808)
German16.6%(678)
American8.3%(339)
Polish6.6%(268)
English5.1%(209)
Irish4.3%(176)
French3.8%(157)
Ukrainian1.5%(63)
Dutch0.8%(32)
Scottish0.7%(28)
+ 18 more ancestry groups with data
Danish0.7%(27)
Czech0.6%(23)
Italian0.5%(21)
Finnish0.4%(18)
Arab0.3%(12)
Palestinian0.3%(12)
Swiss0.3%(12)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(10)
Welsh0.2%(9)
Somali0.1%(5)
Greek0.1%(4)
Canadian0.1%(3)
Lithuanian0.1%(3)
Slovak0%(1)
RANKED:Largest Norwegian population · Largest Swedish population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+22%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.6%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2012
from 15.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.1%
+33.6 ptssince 2017
from 55.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.5%(461)
Married60.3%(1,009)
Widowed3.8%(64)
Divorced8.4%(140)
Women 15+
Never married21.7%(368)
Married61.8%(1,047)
Widowed8.3%(140)
Divorced8.2%(139)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kittson County, Minnesota?

Kittson County, Minnesota has about 4,084 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kittson County, Minnesota earns about $76,100 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kittson County, Minnesota expensive?

In Kittson County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $134,800, and the typical rent is about $757 a month.

How educated are people in Kittson County, Minnesota?

About 29.1% of adults age 25 and over in Kittson County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kittson County, Minnesota?

About 9.1% of people in Kittson County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kittson County, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Kittson County, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,683 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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

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