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Itasca County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Itasca County, Minnesota has a population of 45,141, the 22nd most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $66,380 and the median home value is $212,000. The poverty rate is 12.7%.

Itasca County Quick Facts

Population 45,141
Median Household Income $66,380
Median Home Value $212,000
Poverty Rate 12.7%
Unemployment Rate 5.8%
Median Age 46.9 years
Homeownership Rate 81.9%
Affordability Ratio 3.2x
Bachelor's Degree+ 25.1%
High School Graduation 94.7%
Cities/Places 13
Population 45,141 22nd of 87
Median Income $66,380 24% lower state
Poverty Rate 12.7%
Unemployment 5.8%

Economy & Housing

Employment

5.8% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9% | National: 5.2%
55.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.9%
Renter 18.1%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.2x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

20out 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 Itasca County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Grand Rapids city11,186$56,54217.6%$200,600
Cohasset city2,700$87,8338.5%$315,700
Coleraine city1,888$67,08313.7%$179,900
Keewatin city1,229$50,87227.6%$78,900
Deer River city887$38,02933.1%$100,000
Bovey city690$67,50013.3%$103,400
La Prairie city621$75,1924.2%$202,300
Taconite city541$100,0893.5%$217,900
Bigfork city430$40,87526.7%$147,900
Warba city164$48,54221.3%$105,400
Squaw Lake city133$61,87522.6%$200,000
Effie city80$63,1253.8%$127,500
Zemple city72$82,50016.7%$50,000

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Population Overview

Itasca County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 45,141. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Itasca County is 46.9 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Itasca County is $66,380. This is 24% lower than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 15% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.7%. This is 38% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 47% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $212,000. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $305,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Itasca County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.5%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) 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 (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

25.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% 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 94.7%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Itasca County, Minnesota?

Itasca County has a population of 45,141, making it the 22nd most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Itasca County?

The median household income in Itasca County is $66,380 with a poverty rate of 12.7%.

How many cities are in Itasca County, Minnesota?

Itasca County contains 13 Census-designated places.