Chisago County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Name: Chisago County, Minnesota Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Chisago County, Minnesota has a population of 57,991, the 18th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $99,400 and the median home value is $351,900. The poverty rate is 5.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Chisago County Quick Facts

Population 57,991

Median Household Income $99,400

Median Home Value $351,900

Poverty Rate 5.9%

Unemployment Rate 4.1%

Median Age 40.8 years

Homeownership Rate 85.9%

Affordability Ratio 3.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 24.4%

High School Graduation 95.9%

Cities/Places 10

Population 57,991 18th of 87

Median Income $99,400 12% higher than state

Poverty Rate 5.9%

Unemployment 4.1%

How Chisago County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	57,434	57,991	+1.0%
Median household income	$98,260	$99,400	+1.2%
Median home value	$326,600	$351,900	+7.7%

Median Household Income

Chisago

$99,400

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Chisago

$351,900

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 8.9%

$25K-$50K 13.4%

$50K-$100K 28.0%

$100K+ 49.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.6%

$10K-$15K

1.9%

$15K-$20K

1.8%

$20K-$25K

2.7%

$25K-$30K

1.8%

$30K-$35K

3.2%

$35K-$40K

2.8%

$40K-$45K

2.0%

$45K-$50K

3.6%

$50K-$60K

6.0%

$60K-$75K

7.8%

$75K-$100K

14.3%

$100K-$125K

13.3%

$125K-$150K

9.5%

$150K-$200K

14.4%

$200K+

12.4%

Employment

4.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

66.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 85.9%

Renter 14.1%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,186/mo 14.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.3%

18-34

19.3%

35-54

26.4%

55-74

25.3%

75+

6.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Chisago County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
North Branch	11,565	$90,456	7.7%	$322,300
Wyoming	8,087	$107,565	3.7%	$365,700
Chisago City	5,899	$102,197	3.4%	$413,000
Lindstrom	4,978	$98,226	6.5%	$358,100
Stacy	4,384	$98,464	5.2%	$323,800
Rush City	3,295	$58,760	13.3%	$233,100
Shafer	1,186	$99,489	7.5%	$242,800
Taylors Falls	1,167	$67,885	5.4%	$275,200
Harris	776	$87,375	8.7%	$306,000
Center City	651	$96,875	4.7%	$362,000

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Population Overview

Chisago County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 57,991. 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 5% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chisago County is $99,400. This is 12% higher than the state median of $89,062. It is also 23% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.9%. This is 36% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. The median home value is $351,900. Housing costs are 7% higher than the state median of $329,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Chisago County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.8%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 6.4%. The Asian population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

24.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Chisago County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Minnesota and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Chisago County, Minnesota?

Chisago County has a population of 57,991, 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 $99,400 with a poverty rate of 5.9%.

How many cities are in Chisago County, Minnesota?

Chisago County contains 10 Census-designated places.