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Hubbard County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Hubbard County, Minnesota has a population of 21,831, the 45th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $71,995 and the median home value is $282,600. The poverty rate is 10.8%.

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

Hubbard County Quick Facts

Population 21,831
Median Household Income $71,995
Median Home Value $282,600
Poverty Rate 10.8%
Unemployment Rate 4.4%
Median Age 48.6 years
Homeownership Rate 83.0%
Affordability Ratio 3.9x
Bachelor's Degree+ 30.6%
High School Graduation 94.2%
Cities/Places 6
Population 21,831 45th of 87
Median Income $71,995 19% lower than state
Poverty Rate 10.8%
Unemployment 4.4%

How Hubbard County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population21,70021,831+0.6%
Median household income$70,622$71,995+1.9%
Median home value$255,900$282,600+10.4%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.7%
$25K-$50K 17.3%
$50K-$100K 32.4%
$100K+ 33.6%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
5.6%
$10K-$15K
4.4%
$15K-$20K
2.7%
$20K-$25K
4.0%
$25K-$30K
3.0%
$30K-$35K
3.4%
$35K-$40K
3.9%
$40K-$45K
3.8%
$45K-$50K
3.3%
$50K-$60K
7.6%
$60K-$75K
11.0%
$75K-$100K
13.8%
$100K-$125K
10.8%
$125K-$150K
7.5%
$150K-$200K
8.8%
$200K+
6.4%

Employment

4.4% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%
57.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 83.0%
Renter 16.9%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.9x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $905/mo 15.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

19out of 100
Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Hubbard County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Park Rapids4,270$44,74721.2%$227,500
Nevis496$60,2687.9%$182,000
Akeley289$44,00014.2%$110,500
Lake George204$84,1676.9%$245,500
Laporte71$44,37535.2%$159,400
Hubbard53N/A17.0%N/A

Population Overview

Hubbard County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 21,831. It is the 45th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hubbard County is 48.6 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 10.7% 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 $71,995. This is 19% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.8%. This is 16% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $282,600. Housing costs are 14% lower than the state median of $329,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hubbard County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.6%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 6.4%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

30.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% 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 94.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Hubbard 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 Hubbard County, Minnesota?

Hubbard County has a population of 21,831, 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 $71,995 with a poverty rate of 10.8%.

How many cities are in Hubbard County, Minnesota?

Hubbard County contains 6 Census-designated places.