Population 5,358 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Mahnomen County
Household size in Mahnomen County
| Period | Mahnomen County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.68 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.81 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.81 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Mahnomen County holds 2.81 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.68, even as the national average fell. Of Minnesota's 87 counties, only two have larger households.
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 Mahnomen County
| Period | Mahnomen County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.6 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.1 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.3 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.3 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.3, Mahnomen County is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 36.6, even as the national median rose. Of Minnesota's 87 counties, only three are younger.
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 Mahnomen County
| Period | Mahnomen County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.0% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.3% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Mahnomen County: 20.5% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 4.5 points, even as the national share fell. No other Minnesota county has a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Mahnomen County
Renters in Mahnomen County
| Period | Mahnomen County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.4% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.0% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.7% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Mahnomen County own their homes; 26.7% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. About six in ten owners (58.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the northeast. The renter share is up 1.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Mahnomen County
| Period | Mahnomen County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.5% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.3% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.1% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Mahnomen County: 22.1% 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. Vacancy is down 2.9 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 Mahnomen County
| Period | Mahnomen County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Mahnomen 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 1966 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the west 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 Mahnomen County
| Period | Mahnomen County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $476 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $508 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $584 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $691 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$215 | +$522 | +$606 |
Rent in Mahnomen County runs $691 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $215 a month from 2006–10, a 45% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 19.4% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the west.
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 Mahnomen County
Bachelor's degrees in Mahnomen County
| Period | Mahnomen County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Mahnomen County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 16.1%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 2.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one other Minnesota county has a lower share of college graduates.
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 Mahnomen County
| Period | Mahnomen County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.4% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.1% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.9% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.3% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Mahnomen County have finished high school as nationally: 88.3%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Minnesota overall (93.7%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.9 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 Mahnomen County
| Period | Mahnomen County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Mahnomen County: 9.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. No other Minnesota county has higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.3 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).
Mahnomen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahnomen County | 2.81 | 35.3 | 20.5% | 26.7% | 22.1% | 1974 | $691 | 16.1% | 88.3% | 9.6% |
| Clearwater County | 2.58 | 42.3 | 8.5% | 19.9% | 22.8% | 1981 | $721 | 20.0% | 88.4% | 7.6% |
| Norman County | 2.33 | 44.0 | 10.5% | 20.6% | 15.7% | 1959 | $771 | 23.0% | 93.7% | 5.2% |
| 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% |
| Hubbard County | 2.44 | 48.3 | 7.1% | 16.9% | 33.2% | 1986 | $963 | 30.5% | 94.0% | 4.5% |
| Polk County | 2.41 | 39.9 | 8.0% | 28.7% | 14.0% | 1970 | $982 | 27.6% | 93.6% | 3.8% |
| Beltrami County | 2.53 | 37.1 | 14.6% | 29.9% | 15.3% | 1986 | $1,028 | 30.7% | 92.2% | 4.6% |
| Clay County | 2.41 | 35.1 | 9.2% | 34.1% | 5.1% | 1983 | $1,030 | 39.3% | 94.9% | 4.0% |
| Cass County | 2.37 | 33.8 | 8.2% | 48.0% | 6.9% | 1992 | $1,163 | 45.7% | 96.0% | 2.9% |
| Traill County | 2.30 | 41.4 | 9.0% | 25.7% | 8.1% | 1964 | $897 | 31.0% | 94.6% | 2.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Warren County, GA · Vinton County, OH · Wabash County, IL · Wahkiakum County, WA · Wallace County, KS · Wallowa County, OR · Walsh County, ND · Walthall County, MS · Walworth County, SD · Ward County, TX
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 Mahnomen 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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