Crow Wing County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Crow Wing County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 67,113. It is the 15th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 18 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crow Wing County is 45.4 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crow Wing County is $71,343. This is 19% lower than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.7%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 31% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $274,400. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $305,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Crow Wing County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.5%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 6.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 6.2%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

28.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% 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 94.6%.