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Morrison County

Minnesota · 34,010 residents · 1,125.094 sq mi
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Morrison County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,826. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% 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 $178,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,010
+7%since 2000
from 31,712 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
30 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 28 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+14%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K31K32K33K35K1990201020202024Morrison County
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,826
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,047 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,293
+83%since 2000
from $16,566 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.7%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,100
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$743
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
21.9% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+30%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(31,094)
Black0.2%(65)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(203)
Asian0.2%(78)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(866)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(32,032)
Black0.5%(179)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(633)
Asian0.3%(102)
Other2.2%(752)
Diversity Score11.9%(4,061)
Segregation Score16%(5,454)
Diversity Score
12
+337%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
16
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+58%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.4%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morrison County, Minnesota?

Morrison County, Minnesota has about 34,010 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Morrison County, Minnesota earns about $58,826 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morrison County, Minnesota expensive?

In Morrison County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $178,100, and the typical rent is about $743 a month.

How educated are people in Morrison County, Minnesota?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Morrison County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morrison County, Minnesota?

About 10.3% of people in Morrison County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morrison County, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Morrison County, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,406 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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