Population 45,275 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Itasca County
Household size in Itasca County
| Period | Itasca County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.33 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.27 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Itasca County are small: just 2.40 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. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.33, even as the national average fell.
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 Itasca County
| Period | Itasca County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.0 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.5 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.5 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.9 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Itasca County skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.9, 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 44.0 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only seven of Minnesota's 87 counties are older.
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 Itasca County
| Period | Itasca County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.0% of households in Itasca County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Itasca County has a lower share of single-parent households than most Minnesota counties.
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 Itasca County
Renters in Itasca County
| Period | Itasca County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.9% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.0% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 17.0% of households in Itasca County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 46.8% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 1.5 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 Itasca County
| Period | Itasca County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.2% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.8% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.3% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 22.8% of the housing in Itasca County, 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. Itasca County has a higher vacancy rate than at least four in five Minnesota counties.
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 Itasca County
| Period | Itasca County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Itasca County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1971 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the east 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 Itasca County
| Period | Itasca County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $647 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $714 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $777 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,007 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$359 | +$522 | +$606 |
Rent in Itasca County runs $1,007 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $359 a month from 2006–10, a 55% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the southeast.
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 Itasca County
Bachelor's degrees in Itasca County
| Period | Itasca County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.4% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.6% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.1% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.0% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Itasca County than nationally: 26.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the east.
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 Itasca County
| Period | Itasca County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.4% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.5% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.0% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.0% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Itasca County: 95.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Itasca County has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Minnesota counties.
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 Itasca County
| Period | Itasca County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Itasca County is close to the national rate: 5.6% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Minnesota as a whole (4.1%). Unemployment is down 3.2 points from 2006–10, 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).
Itasca 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itasca County | 2.40 | 47.9 | 8.0% | 17.0% | 22.8% | 1978 | $1,007 | 26.0% | 95.0% | 5.6% |
| Cass County | 2.44 | 48.2 | 8.9% | 13.8% | 38.9% | 1990 | $976 | 25.7% | 94.0% | 6.9% |
| St. Louis County | 2.26 | 42.6 | 8.4% | 28.8% | 12.8% | 1962 | $1,197 | 34.2% | 95.0% | 4.9% |
| Beltrami County | 2.53 | 37.1 | 14.6% | 29.9% | 15.3% | 1986 | $1,028 | 30.7% | 92.2% | 4.6% |
| Hubbard County | 2.44 | 48.3 | 7.1% | 16.9% | 33.2% | 1986 | $963 | 30.5% | 94.0% | 4.5% |
| Clearwater County | 2.58 | 42.3 | 8.5% | 19.9% | 22.8% | 1981 | $721 | 20.0% | 88.4% | 7.6% |
| Lake County | 2.21 | 49.4 | 8.0% | 16.5% | 25.2% | 1965 | $1,098 | 25.9% | 94.7% | 2.4% |
| Mahnomen County | 2.81 | 35.3 | 20.5% | 26.7% | 22.1% | 1974 | $691 | 16.1% | 88.3% | 9.6% |
| Becker County | 2.45 | 44.3 | 9.1% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1980 | $984 | 28.2% | 93.2% | 4.4% |
| Red Lake County | 2.33 | 43.5 | 7.9% | 16.6% | 10.9% | 1969 | $543 | 18.7% | 95.2% | 1.1% |
| Norman County | 2.33 | 44.0 | 10.5% | 20.6% | 15.7% | 1959 | $771 | 23.0% | 93.7% | 5.2% |
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 Itasca 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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