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Mahnomen County

Minnesota · 5,411 residents · 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 $45,398. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $111,400. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
5,411
+4%since 2000
from 5,190 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 9 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+1%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Mahnomen County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,398
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,053 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,198
+58%since 2000
from $13,438 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,400
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $302 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
31.8% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+19%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score4.2%(217)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.1%(2,278)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(154)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other49.5%(2,676)
Diversity Score66.1%(3,575)
Segregation Score5.8%(312)
Diversity Score
66
+1484%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
6
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+29%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.3%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.7%
−67.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mahnomen County, Minnesota?

Mahnomen County, Minnesota has about 5,411 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mahnomen County, Minnesota earns about $45,398 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 $111,400, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Mahnomen County, Minnesota?

About 12.9% 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 21.0% 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 367 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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