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Kittson County

Minnesota · 5,285 residents · 1,099 sq mi
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Kittson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,515. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $41,600. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,285
−8%since 1990
from 5,767 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 5 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.4
+10%since 1990
from 38.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Kittson County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,515
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,518 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,525
+50%since 1990
from $11,050 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.2%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$41,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$347
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $253 in 1990
US average: $602
82.8%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 81.8% in 1990
17.2% rent
1.3
+6%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(5,750)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(41)
Asian0%(2)
Diversity Score2.5%(143)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(5,142)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(67)
Asian0.2%(13)
Diversity Score4.1%(219)
4
+68%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.8%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.7%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 71.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
−39%since 1990
from 25.6 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 Kittson County, Minnesota?

Kittson County, Minnesota has about 5,285 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Kittson County, Minnesota earns about $32,515 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 $41,600, and the typical rent is about $347 a month.

How educated are people in Kittson County, Minnesota?

About 14.8% 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 10.2% 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 482 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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