Itasca County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Name: Itasca County, Minnesota Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Itasca County, Minnesota has a population of 45,275, the 22nd most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $68,603 and the median home value is $225,200. The poverty rate is 12.2%.

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

Itasca County Quick Facts

Population 45,275

Median Household Income $68,603

Median Home Value $225,200

Poverty Rate 12.2%

Unemployment Rate 5.9%

Median Age 46.9 years

Homeownership Rate 83.0%

Affordability Ratio 3.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 25.9%

High School Graduation 95.2%

Cities/Places 19

Population 45,275 22nd of 87

Median Income $68,603 23% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.2%

Unemployment 5.9%

How Itasca 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	45,141	45,275	+0.3%
Median household income	$66,380	$68,603	+3.3%
Median home value	$212,000	$225,200	+6.2%

Median Household Income

Itasca

$68,603

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Itasca

$225,200

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.1%

$25K-$50K 19.2%

$50K-$100K 33.7%

$100K+ 31.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.3%

$10K-$15K

3.1%

$15K-$20K

3.7%

$20K-$25K

4.0%

$25K-$30K

3.3%

$30K-$35K

4.3%

$35K-$40K

4.7%

$40K-$45K

3.6%

$45K-$50K

3.4%

$50K-$60K

8.4%

$60K-$75K

10.9%

$75K-$100K

14.4%

$100K-$125K

8.9%

$125K-$150K

8.0%

$150K-$200K

8.0%

$200K+

6.1%

Employment

5.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

55.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 83.0%

Renter 17.0%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $988/mo 17.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.2%

18-34

16.2%

35-54

22.8%

55-74

30.7%

75+

10.2%

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 Itasca County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Grand Rapids	11,207	$61,029	15.5%	$213,800
Cohasset	2,703	$92,692	6.4%	$330,500
Coleraine	2,150	$74,716	10.7%	$211,800
Keewatin	1,215	$53,643	19.2%	$86,800
Nashwauk	926	$57,589	14.4%	$112,300
Deer River	889	$38,824	30.6%	$111,200
Marble	669	$53,958	17.0%	$102,500
Bovey	646	$64,083	18.7%	$122,800
La Prairie	592	$69,375	6.7%	$212,800
Taconite	468	$84,375	3.6%	$219,600
Bigfork	375	$29,375	38.0%	$118,800
Calumet	279	$43,036	26.9%	$110,800
Warba	146	$59,688	27.4%	$119,300
Ball Club	127	N/A	60.6%	$206,600
Squaw Lake	104	$60,000	26.9%	$181,300
Inger	88	$23,611	84.1%	N/A
Effie	77	N/A	3.9%	N/A
Zemple	49	$102,639	8.2%	$47,800
Goodland	24	$53,750	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Itasca County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 45,275. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 19 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Itasca County is 46.9 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 10.2% 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 Itasca County is $68,603. This is 23% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%. This is 32% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 46% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $225,200. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $329,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Itasca County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.5%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 6.4%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

25.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% 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 95.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Itasca 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 Itasca County, Minnesota?

Itasca County has a population of 45,275, 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 $68,603 with a poverty rate of 12.2%.

How many cities are in Itasca County, Minnesota?

Itasca County contains 19 Census-designated places.