Cuyuna, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Cuyuna, Minnesota had a total population of 250, the 644th largest city in Minnesota, with a median household income of $81,875, which is 8% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 6.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Cuyuna Quick Facts
How Cuyuna 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 | 272 | 250 | -8.1% |
| Median household income | $78,281 | $81,875 | +4.6% |
| Median home value | $250,000 | $308,300 | +23.3% |
How Cuyuna Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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+)
Cuyuna Rankings in Minnesota
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Other Cities in Crow Wing County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brainerd | 14,468 | $56,111 | 15.0% | $192,500 |
| Baxter | 8,966 | $70,688 | 13.1% | $324,100 |
| Breezy Point | 2,687 | $85,938 | 6.2% | $340,800 |
| Crosslake | 2,521 | $79,635 | 8.6% | $473,700 |
| Crosby | 2,218 | $41,554 | 16.9% | $185,600 |
| Pequot Lakes | 2,079 | $63,699 | 6.6% | $289,300 |
| Nisswa | 1,954 | $100,000 | 5.0% | $481,200 |
| Deerwood | 710 | $62,981 | 10.8% | $225,000 |
| Emily | 693 | $68,250 | 15.3% | $348,800 |
| Ironton | 621 | $62,813 | 14.3% | $144,000 |
Cities Similar to Cuyuna
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storden | 244 | $83,750 | $81,000 | 17.0% | 18.9% |
| Campbell | 245 | $79,313 | $107,300 | 22.2% | 2.5% |
| Williams | 237 | N/A | N/A | 4.7% | 9.7% |
| Lewisville | 255 | $76,250 | $63,900 | 5.9% | 3.1% |
| Fairhaven | 255 | $89,659 | $255,600 | 15.7% | 9.4% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 250, Cuyuna'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
Cuyuna is a small community located in Minnesota, within Crow Wing County. The total population is 250. It ranks as the 644th most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.
Age Demographics
The median age in Cuyuna is 53.7 years. This is 38% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Cuyuna is $81,875. This is 8% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 1% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.0%. This is 35% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Cuyuna, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $308,300. Housing costs are 6% lower than the state median of $329,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 96.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 72.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Cuyuna has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 6.4%.
Education
35.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% 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 98.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Cuyuna, 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 Cuyuna, Minnesota?
Cuyuna, Minnesota has a population of 250 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Cuyuna, MN?
The median household income in Cuyuna is $81,875, which is 1% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Cuyuna, MN?
The poverty rate in Cuyuna is 6.0%. This means approximately 15 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Cuyuna, Minnesota?
Cuyuna's population is 98.4% White, 0.0% Black, 0.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Cuyuna, MN?
The median home value in Cuyuna is $308,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x.
How educated is Cuyuna, Minnesota?
35.0% of adults (25+) in Cuyuna hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 8.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.