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Mahnomen County

Minnesota · 5,153 residents (2025 est.) · 557.867 sq mi
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Mahnomen County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,441. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $161,900. Households here earn about 33% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,358
+3%since 2000
from 5,190 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10 / sq mi
+6%since 2009
from 9 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
−7%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,153 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Mahnomen County
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58%(427)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.7%(466)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.5%(507)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.5%(401)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.7%(308)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.4%(558)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.2%(546)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.7%(522)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.4%(666)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.4%(556)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.1%(275)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.4%(126)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,441
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,053 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,297
+103%since 2000
from $13,438 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
+5%since 2010
from 0.413 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,900
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$696
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $302 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
26.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+21%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
47
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-Hispanic62.7%(3,252)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(46)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.4%(2,380)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(218)
Asian0.5%(25)
Other51%(2,730)
Diversity Score
68
+5%since 2009
from 65 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
2
−62%since 2020
from 6 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
Mexican2.6%(137)
Puerto Rican0.6%(34)
Cuban0.2%(9)
Chilean0.1%(6)
Asian origin
Hmong0.3%(15)
Chinese0.1%(6)
Laotian0.1%(4)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German22.2%(1,190)
Norwegian18.5%(992)
Irish4.2%(223)
French4.1%(220)
Czech3.8%(205)
Swedish3.8%(204)
English2.9%(157)
American1.7%(92)
Finnish1.7%(92)
Dutch1.4%(74)
Italian0.8%(45)
+ 16 more ancestry groups with data
Russian0.7%(36)
Polish0.6%(31)
Danish0.5%(26)
Scottish0.4%(22)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(19)
Arab0.1%(7)
Lebanese0.1%(7)
Welsh0.1%(5)
Swiss0.1%(4)
Slovene0.1%(3)
Belgian0%(2)
Greek0%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest French population · Largest Czech population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+34%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
32.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.4%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2012
from 14.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.9%
−70.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.5%
+24.2 ptssince 2017
from 61.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2016
from 94.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married44.6%(897)
Married39.2%(788)
Widowed3.7%(74)
Divorced12.5%(252)
Women 15+
Never married36.1%(703)
Married40.3%(784)
Widowed9.6%(187)
Divorced14%(273)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mahnomen County, Minnesota?

Mahnomen County, Minnesota has about 5,358 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mahnomen County, Minnesota earns about $59,441 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mahnomen County, Minnesota expensive?

In Mahnomen County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $161,900, and the typical rent is about $696 a month.

How educated are people in Mahnomen County, Minnesota?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Mahnomen County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mahnomen County, Minnesota?

About 18.3% of people in Mahnomen County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mahnomen County, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Mahnomen County, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 314 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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