Population 11,833 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Koochiching County
Household size in Koochiching County
| Period | Koochiching County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.13 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.15 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.20 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.98 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Koochiching County is a place of small households, averaging 1.98 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.13, a much bigger shift than nationally. Koochiching County has the smallest households of any Minnesota county.
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 Koochiching County
| Period | Koochiching County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.3 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.5 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.5 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Koochiching County skews older: half of its residents are older than 50.5, 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 46.3 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Few Minnesota counties are older: only two of 87.
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 Koochiching County
| Period | Koochiching County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Koochiching County than nationally: 9.8%, against 11.6%. The picture is much the same across Minnesota. Compared with other Minnesota counties, though, Koochiching County has a higher share of single-parent households than most.
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 Koochiching County
Renters in Koochiching County
| Period | Koochiching County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.6% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.6% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.6% of households in Koochiching County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 52.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the southwest. The renter share is down 4.1 points from 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 Koochiching County
| Period | Koochiching County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.2% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.6% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.8% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.8% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.8% of the housing in Koochiching 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. Vacancy is down 3.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Koochiching County
| Period | Koochiching County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Koochiching County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1970, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the north.
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 Koochiching County
| Period | Koochiching County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $497 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $596 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $701 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $650 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$153 | +$522 | +$606 |
The median renter in Koochiching County pays $650 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $153 a month from 2006–10, a 31% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 21.7% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Only one other Minnesota county has lower rents.
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 Koochiching County
Bachelor's degrees in Koochiching County
| Period | Koochiching County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.3% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Koochiching County: 22.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Koochiching County
| Period | Koochiching County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.8% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.8% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.8% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.7% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Koochiching County: 94.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Minnesota as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.9 points, mirroring the country.
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 Koochiching County
| Period | Koochiching County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Koochiching County runs below the national rate: 4.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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).
Koochiching 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koochiching County | 1.98 | 50.5 | 9.8% | 19.6% | 17.8% | 1970 | $650 | 22.3% | 94.7% | 4.6% |
| Lake of the Woods County | 2.06 | 48.2 | 6.3% | 18.2% | 36.7% | 1986 | $986 | 25.2% | 96.8% | 1.3% |
| Roseau County | 2.42 | 42.5 | 10.3% | 20.8% | 12.6% | 1981 | $1,024 | 21.3% | 93.8% | 3.5% |
| Pennington County | 2.22 | 41.6 | 7.6% | 27.8% | 9.6% | 1972 | $911 | 20.9% | 94.8% | 3.0% |
| Marshall County | 2.33 | 43.8 | 8.4% | 17.0% | 13.8% | 1970 | $758 | 18.6% | 92.9% | 3.6% |
| Kittson County | 2.19 | 47.8 | 4.9% | 17.1% | 19.9% | 1966 | $790 | 29.2% | 95.9% | 5.0% |
| Walsh County | 2.32 | 42.7 | 9.4% | 24.0% | 13.8% | 1970 | $862 | 19.3% | 89.5% | 1.5% |
| Pembina County | 2.25 | 45.4 | 5.9% | 25.4% | 15.3% | 1969 | $815 | 25.3% | 92.3% | 3.1% |
| Cavalier County | 2.34 | 46.3 | 5.8% | 18.7% | 23.2% | 1968 | $925 | 23.3% | 93.0% | 1.0% |
| Ramsey County | 2.17 | 42.4 | 7.9% | 45.5% | 9.2% | 1976 | $761 | 25.3% | 92.9% | 1.2% |
| Benson County | 3.04 | 32.7 | 23.8% | 26.9% | 19.4% | 1972 | $606 | 22.7% | 85.7% | 3.0% |
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 Koochiching 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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