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Chisago County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Chisago County, Minnesota has a population of 57,434, the 18th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $98,260 and the median home value is $326,600. The poverty rate is 5.9%.

Chisago County Quick Facts

Population 57,434
Median Household Income $98,260
Median Home Value $326,600
Poverty Rate 5.9%
Unemployment Rate 3.9%
Median Age 40.8 years
Homeownership Rate 85.6%
Affordability Ratio 3.3x
Bachelor's Degree+ 24.0%
High School Graduation 95.6%
Cities/Places 10
Population 57,434 18th of 87
Median Income $98,260 12% higher state
Poverty Rate 5.9%
Unemployment 3.9%

Economy & Housing

Employment

3.9% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9% | National: 5.2%
67.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 85.6%
Renter 14.4%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.3x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

18out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 40 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Chisago County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
North Branch city11,182$90,3836.8%$290,600
Wyoming city8,063$101,9383.3%$328,900
Chisago City city5,629$96,9645.0%$366,600
Lindstrom city4,933$99,8446.4%$336,800
Rush City city3,262$58,54311.4%$199,000
Stacy city1,992$76,8758.4%$222,800
Taylors Falls city1,208$61,5484.8%$256,000
Shafer city1,151$96,0427.1%$225,700
Harris city924$92,7278.9%$301,100
Center City city668$94,7124.1%$327,500

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Population Overview

Chisago County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 57,434. It is the 18th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chisago County is 40.8 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chisago County is $98,260. This is 12% higher than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% higher. The poverty rate stands at 5.9%. This is 36% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 1% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $326,600. Housing costs are 7% higher than the state median of $305,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 85.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Chisago County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.7%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 6.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 6.2%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

24.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.6%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Chisago County, Minnesota?

Chisago County has a population of 57,434, making it the 18th most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Chisago County?

The median household income in Chisago County is $98,260 with a poverty rate of 5.9%.

How many cities are in Chisago County, Minnesota?

Chisago County contains 10 Census-designated places.