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Hubbard County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Hubbard County, Minnesota has a population of 21,700, the 45th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $70,622 and the median home value is $255,900. The poverty rate is 9.7%.

Hubbard County Quick Facts

Population 21,700
Median Household Income $70,622
Median Home Value $255,900
Poverty Rate 9.7%
Unemployment Rate 4.6%
Median Age 48.3 years
Homeownership Rate 82.6%
Affordability Ratio 3.6x
Bachelor's Degree+ 30.5%
High School Graduation 94.6%
Cities/Places 4
Population 21,700 45th of 87
Median Income $70,622 19% lower state
Poverty Rate 9.7%
Unemployment 4.6%

Economy & Housing

Employment

4.6% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9% | National: 5.2%
57.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.6%
Renter 17.4%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.6x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

18out of 100
Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 40 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Hubbard County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Park Rapids city4,226$45,80013.4%$218,500
Nevis city452$53,8898.8%$167,600
Akeley city323$43,75022.0%$105,600
Laporte city74$57,50023.0%$143,200

Population Overview

Hubbard County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 21,700. It is the 45th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hubbard County is 48.3 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. 10.3% 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 Hubbard County is $70,622. This is 19% lower than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.7%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 17% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $255,900. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $305,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hubbard County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.5%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 6.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 6.2%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

30.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% 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%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Hubbard County, Minnesota?

Hubbard County has a population of 21,700, making it the 45th most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Hubbard County?

The median household income in Hubbard County is $70,622 with a poverty rate of 9.7%.

How many cities are in Hubbard County, Minnesota?

Hubbard County contains 4 Census-designated places.