Population 67,686 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Crow Wing County
Household size in Crow Wing County
| Period | Crow Wing County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.35 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.28 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Crow Wing County are small: just 2.28 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
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 Crow Wing County
| Period | Crow Wing County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.1 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.3 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Crow Wing County skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 42.1 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Crow Wing County
| Period | Crow Wing County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Crow Wing County: 8.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Crow Wing County
Renters in Crow Wing County
| Period | Crow Wing County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.6% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.1% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.0% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.0% of households in Crow Wing County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 40.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Crow Wing County
| Period | Crow Wing County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.2% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.8% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.7% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.3% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Crow Wing County: 23.3% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.9 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Crow Wing County
| Period | Crow Wing County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Crow Wing County are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the south 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 Crow Wing County
| Period | Crow Wing County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $733 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $816 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $855 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,039 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$307 | +$522 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Crow Wing County costs $1,039 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $307 a month since 2006–10, up 42%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.5% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the center and lowest in the south.
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 Crow Wing County
Bachelor's degrees in Crow Wing County
| Period | Crow Wing County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.4% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.7% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.2% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Crow Wing County than nationally: 29.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the south.
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 Crow Wing County
| Period | Crow Wing County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.3% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.6% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.1% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.6% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Crow Wing County: 94.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Minnesota. The share with a diploma is up 3.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Crow Wing County
| Period | Crow Wing County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Crow Wing County is close to the national rate: 5.2% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Minnesota overall (4.1%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.0 points, in line with the national trend.
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).
Crow Wing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crow Wing County | 2.28 | 46.3 | 8.3% | 23.0% | 23.3% | 1986 | $1,039 | 29.2% | 94.6% | 5.2% |
| Aitkin County | 2.20 | 55.2 | 5.5% | 14.7% | 44.6% | 1982 | $1,018 | 20.3% | 94.6% | 5.8% |
| Wadena County | 2.31 | 41.6 | 11.3% | 26.4% | 12.7% | 1974 | $790 | 20.1% | 92.6% | 5.5% |
| Otter Tail County | 2.41 | 45.9 | 6.5% | 20.5% | 24.5% | 1978 | $900 | 27.7% | 94.0% | 4.5% |
| Wilkin County | 2.34 | 42.1 | 9.5% | 20.3% | 10.6% | 1968 | $1,167 | 22.1% | 93.2% | 4.3% |
| Bayfield County | 2.23 | 53.1 | 6.0% | 16.1% | 38.0% | 1980 | $871 | 34.5% | 95.9% | 3.6% |
| Ashland County | 2.31 | 43.3 | 8.0% | 26.6% | 22.4% | 1969 | $742 | 25.4% | 95.7% | 3.8% |
| Ransom County | 2.29 | 46.3 | 6.6% | 25.3% | 8.2% | 1969 | $803 | 23.0% | 92.0% | 2.5% |
| Iron County | 1.97 | 54.1 | 7.9% | 11.5% | 38.7% | 1968 | $673 | 25.9% | 95.1% | 2.4% |
| Gogebic County | 2.04 | 49.4 | 8.1% | 19.0% | 29.4% | 1953 | $652 | 22.2% | 95.8% | 6.8% |
| LaMoure County | 2.26 | 45.8 | 5.9% | 16.4% | 15.4% | 1965 | $744 | 25.1% | 92.0% | 2.5% |
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 Crow Wing 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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