Kittson County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Name: Kittson County, Minnesota Demographics
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Kittson County, Minnesota has a population of 4,084, the 84th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $76,100 and the median home value is $134,800. The poverty rate is 9.1%.

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

Kittson County Quick Facts

Population 4,084

Median Household Income $76,100

Median Home Value $134,800

Poverty Rate 9.1%

Unemployment Rate 5.0%

Median Age 47.8 years

Homeownership Rate 82.9%

Affordability Ratio 1.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 29.1%

High School Graduation 95.9%

Cities/Places 9

Population 4,084 84th of 87

Median Income $76,100 15% lower than state

Poverty Rate 9.1%

Unemployment 5.0%

How Kittson 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	4,163	4,084	-1.9%
Median household income	$69,615	$76,100	+9.3%
Median home value	$134,400	$134,800	+0.3%

Median Household Income

Kittson

$76,100

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Kittson

$134,800

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.8%

$25K-$50K 21.7%

$50K-$100K 28.0%

$100K+ 38.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.4%

$10K-$15K

2.9%

$15K-$20K

3.1%

$20K-$25K

2.4%

$25K-$30K

2.5%

$30K-$35K

3.8%

$35K-$40K

7.0%

$40K-$45K

3.3%

$45K-$50K

5.1%

$50K-$60K

8.0%

$60K-$75K

7.8%

$75K-$100K

12.1%

$100K-$125K

14.9%

$125K-$150K

8.0%

$150K-$200K

7.5%

$200K+

8.1%

Employment

5.0% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

60.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.9%

Renter 17.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $757/mo 11.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.6%

18-34

16.2%

35-54

21.0%

55-74

29.7%

75+

11.6%

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 Kittson County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Hallock	829	$68,854	12.2%	$140,000
Karlstad	622	$64,000	11.9%	$126,300
Lancaster	315	$64,306	4.8%	$107,300
Lake Bronson	190	$49,375	14.8%	$44,100
Kennedy	170	$39,688	0.0%	$50,700
St. Vincent	45	$58,750	0.0%	$105,000
Humboldt	44	N/A	43.2%	$207,800
Halma	36	$70,313	8.6%	$67,500
Donaldson	5	N/A	40.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Kittson County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 4,084. 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 47.8 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 11.6% 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 $76,100. This is 15% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 6% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.1%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $134,800. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Kittson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Kittson County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.6%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) 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

29.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% 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 95.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Kittson 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 Kittson County, Minnesota?

Kittson County has a population of 4,084, making it the 84th most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Kittson County?

The median household income in Kittson County is $76,100 with a poverty rate of 9.1%.

How many cities are in Kittson County, Minnesota?

Kittson County contains 9 Census-designated places.