Grant County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Name: Grant County, Minnesota Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Grant County, Minnesota has a population of 6,127, the 79th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $73,917 and the median home value is $191,000. The poverty rate is 11.6%.

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

Grant County Quick Facts

Population 6,127

Median Household Income $73,917

Median Home Value $191,000

Poverty Rate 11.6%

Unemployment Rate 2.8%

Median Age 43.2 years

Homeownership Rate 79.2%

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.0%

High School Graduation 94.9%

Cities/Places 7

Population 6,127 79th of 87

Median Income $73,917 17% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.6%

Unemployment 2.8%

How Grant 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	6,108	6,127	+0.3%
Median household income	$72,957	$73,917	+1.3%
Median home value	$178,600	$191,000	+6.9%

Median Household Income

Grant

$73,917

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Grant

$191,000

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.8%

$25K-$50K 16.9%

$50K-$100K 30.5%

$100K+ 34.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.1%

$10K-$15K

3.4%

$15K-$20K

3.8%

$20K-$25K

6.5%

$25K-$30K

3.9%

$30K-$35K

5.2%

$35K-$40K

2.0%

$40K-$45K

3.4%

$45K-$50K

2.4%

$50K-$60K

6.1%

$60K-$75K

9.8%

$75K-$100K

14.6%

$100K-$125K

14.0%

$125K-$150K

6.2%

$150K-$200K

7.0%

$200K+

7.7%

Employment

2.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

61.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.2%

Renter 20.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $797/mo 12.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.2%

18-34

16.9%

35-54

22.5%

55-74

27.0%

75+

10.4%

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 Grant County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Elbow Lake	1,301	$59,792	19.3%	$126,900
Hoffman	730	$51,500	17.0%	$161,800
Herman	441	$82,917	12.9%	$106,300
Ashby	394	$63,333	13.7%	$154,500
Barrett	349	$60,000	7.7%	$131,900
Wendell	186	$61,250	22.0%	$82,500
Norcross	106	$118,056	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Grant County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 6,127. It is the 79th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grant County is 43.2 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 10.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Grant County is $73,917. This is 17% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.6%. This is 25% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $191,000. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Grant County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Grant County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.7%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 6.4%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

21.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% 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 94.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Grant 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 Grant County, Minnesota?

Grant County has a population of 6,127, making it the 79th most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Grant County?

The median household income in Grant County is $73,917 with a poverty rate of 11.6%.

How many cities are in Grant County, Minnesota?

Grant County contains 7 Census-designated places.