Population 36,518 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Carlton County
Household size in Carlton County
| Period | Carlton County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Carlton County is a place of small households, averaging 2.40 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has edged down from 2.44 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Carlton County
| Period | Carlton County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.1 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.7 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.5 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.1 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.0 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
At 41.1, the median age in Carlton County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.1, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Carlton County
| Period | Carlton County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Carlton County (10.2%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Minnesota. The single-parent share has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Carlton County
Renters in Carlton County
| Period | Carlton County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.5% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.8% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.2% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.0% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Carlton County is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over a third of owners (34.7%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the south.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Carlton County
| Period | Carlton County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Carlton County as nationally: 10.5%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in Minnesota as a whole (8.3%).
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Carlton County
| Period | Carlton County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Carlton County run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1969 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Carlton County
| Period | Carlton County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $713 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $786 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $822 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,034 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$321 | +$522 | +$606 |
The median renter in Carlton County pays $1,034 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $321 a month since 2006–10, up 45%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.8% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Carlton County
Bachelor's degrees in Carlton County
| Period | Carlton County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.6% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.2% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.2% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Carlton County than nationally: 27.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Carlton County
| Period | Carlton County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.5% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.3% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.2% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.6% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Carlton County is above the national rate: 93.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Minnesota. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.1 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Carlton County
| Period | Carlton County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.1%, unemployment in Carlton County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Minnesota overall (4.1%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.0 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Carlton County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton County | 2.40 | 41.1 | 10.2% | 20.0% | 10.5% | 1974 | $1,034 | 27.2% | 93.6% | 5.1% |
| Douglas County | 2.27 | 44.0 | 8.2% | 28.1% | 14.5% | 1966 | $1,021 | 28.7% | 94.4% | 3.0% |
| St. Louis County | 2.26 | 42.6 | 8.4% | 28.8% | 12.8% | 1962 | $1,197 | 34.2% | 95.0% | 4.9% |
| Aitkin County | 2.20 | 55.2 | 5.5% | 14.7% | 44.6% | 1982 | $1,018 | 20.3% | 94.6% | 5.8% |
| Lake County | 2.21 | 49.4 | 8.0% | 16.5% | 25.2% | 1965 | $1,098 | 25.9% | 94.7% | 2.4% |
| Bayfield County | 2.23 | 53.1 | 6.0% | 16.1% | 38.0% | 1980 | $871 | 34.5% | 95.9% | 3.6% |
| Crow Wing County | 2.28 | 46.3 | 8.3% | 23.0% | 23.3% | 1986 | $1,039 | 29.2% | 94.6% | 5.2% |
| Ashland County | 2.31 | 43.3 | 8.0% | 26.6% | 22.4% | 1969 | $742 | 25.4% | 95.7% | 3.8% |
| Cass County | 2.44 | 48.2 | 8.9% | 13.8% | 38.9% | 1990 | $976 | 25.7% | 94.0% | 6.9% |
| Iron County | 1.97 | 54.1 | 7.9% | 11.5% | 38.7% | 1968 | $673 | 25.9% | 95.1% | 2.4% |
| Hubbard County | 2.44 | 48.3 | 7.1% | 16.9% | 33.2% | 1986 | $963 | 30.5% | 94.0% | 4.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Carlton County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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