Kittson County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Kittson County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 4,163. It is the 84th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kittson County is 48.4 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. 11.7% 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 Kittson County is $69,615. This is 20% lower than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.7%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $134,400. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $305,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Kittson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Kittson County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.5% 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

28.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% 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 95.9%.