Climax, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Climax, Minnesota Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Climax, Minnesota had a total population of 209, the 690th largest city in Minnesota, with a median household income of $50,500, which is 43% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 16.3%.

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

Key Takeaways

Household income is 43% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.9%.

Climax Quick Facts

Population 209

Median Household Income $50,500

Median Home Value $113,600

Poverty Rate 16.3%

Unemployment Rate 1.9%

Median Age 24.9 years

Homeownership Rate 67.5%

Affordability Ratio 2.2x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.3%

High School Graduation Rate 97.1%

Diversity Index 27/100

Population 209 690th of 914

Median Income $50,500 bottom 20%

Poverty Rate 16.3% 31% higher than national

Median Home Value $113,600 bottom 30%

How Climax 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	184	209	+13.6%
Median household income	$48,750	$50,500	+3.6%
Median home value	$111,300	$113,600	+2.1%

How Climax Compares

Median Household Income

Climax

$50,500

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Climax

$113,600

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.5%

$25K-$50K 36.3%

$50K-$100K 32.5%

$100K+ 18.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

10.0%

$10K-$15K

1.3%

$15K-$20K

1.3%

$20K-$25K

0.0%

$25K-$30K

6.3%

$30K-$35K

5.0%

$35K-$40K

7.5%

$40K-$45K

10.0%

$45K-$50K

7.5%

$50K-$60K

11.3%

$60K-$75K

8.8%

$75K-$100K

12.5%

$100K-$125K

11.3%

$125K-$150K

3.8%

$150K-$200K

0.0%

$200K+

3.8%

Employment

1.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

67.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.5%

Renter 32.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $825/mo 19.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

34.9%

18-34

22.0%

35-54

24.4%

55-74

13.9%

75+

4.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

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+)

Climax Rankings in Minnesota

#690 Population of 914

#759 Median Income of 887

#340 Education of 914

#670 Home Value of 870

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Other Cities in Polk County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
East Grand Forks	9,028	$77,549	12.4%	$255,600
Crookston	7,344	$57,315	15.6%	$185,600
Fosston	1,374	$52,500	25.6%	$151,700
McIntosh	847	$56,944	21.7%	$103,600
Fertile	803	$67,125	8.7%	$129,500
Erskine	427	$44,844	9.4%	$117,100
Fisher	396	$93,542	5.8%	$179,000
Winger	157	$48,229	6.4%	$91,300
Mentor	131	$41,667	10.7%	$80,700
Nielsville	102	$32,500	53.9%	$37,000

Cities Similar to Climax

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Magnolia	215	$53,594	$98,300	4.2%	16.4%
Pemberton	223	$50,417	$170,800	18.6%	12.6%
Mahnomen	195	N/A	N/A	7.9%	61.2%
Currie	220	$47,250	$82,800	11.2%	14.1%
Tenstrike	207	$58,750	$281,800	20.8%	9.2%

A note before these figures: with a population of 209, Climax's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Climax is a small community located in Minnesota, within Polk County. The total population is 209. It ranks as the 690th most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Climax is 24.9 years. This is 36% lower than the state median of 38.8 years. With 34.9% of the population under 18, Climax has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Climax is $50,500. This is 43% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.3%. This is 75% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 1.9%. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $113,600. Housing costs are 66% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Climax is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Climax is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (14.3% vs 6.4%).

Education

24.3% 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 97.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Climax, Minnesota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Minnesota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Climax, Minnesota?

Climax, Minnesota has a population of 209 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Climax, MN?

The median household income in Climax is $50,500, which is 37% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Climax, MN?

The poverty rate in Climax is 16.3%. This means approximately 34 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Climax, Minnesota?

Climax's population is 84.2% White, 0.0% Black, 14.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Climax, MN?

The median home value in Climax is $113,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.2x.

How educated is Climax, Minnesota?

24.3% of adults (25+) in Climax hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.