Koochiching County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Name: Koochiching County, Minnesota Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Koochiching County, Minnesota has a population of 11,833, the 62nd most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $66,940 and the median home value is $156,600. The poverty rate is 10.9%.

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

Koochiching County Quick Facts

Population 11,833

Median Household Income $66,940

Median Home Value $156,600

Poverty Rate 10.9%

Unemployment Rate 4.8%

Median Age 51.6 years

Homeownership Rate 80.4%

Affordability Ratio 2.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.0%

High School Graduation 94.7%

Cities/Places 6

Population 11,833 62nd of 87

Median Income $66,940 25% lower than state

Poverty Rate 10.9%

Unemployment 4.8%

How Koochiching 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	11,950	11,833	-1.0%
Median household income	$69,115	$66,940	-3.1%
Median home value	$143,700	$156,600	+9.0%

Median Household Income

Koochiching

$66,940

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Koochiching

$156,600

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.2%

$25K-$50K 19.6%

$50K-$100K 34.4%

$100K+ 30.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.5%

$10K-$15K

4.6%

$15K-$20K

3.2%

$20K-$25K

2.9%

$25K-$30K

3.1%

$30K-$35K

5.3%

$35K-$40K

3.9%

$40K-$45K

4.9%

$45K-$50K

2.4%

$50K-$60K

10.2%

$60K-$75K

11.3%

$75K-$100K

12.9%

$100K-$125K

9.6%

$125K-$150K

6.7%

$150K-$200K

7.9%

$200K+

6.6%

Employment

4.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

57.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.4%

Renter 19.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $671/mo 12.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.5%

18-34

15.6%

35-54

21.7%

55-74

33.8%

75+

11.4%

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 Koochiching County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
International Falls	5,642	$57,662	13.3%	$120,400
Littlefork	636	$64,130	6.8%	$150,800
Ranier	509	$87,375	5.5%	$178,300
Northome	159	$63,750	11.3%	$87,700
Big Falls	136	$29,063	11.0%	$67,500
Mizpah	58	$73,333	12.1%	N/A

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Population Overview

Koochiching County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 11,833. It is the 62nd most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Koochiching County is 51.6 years. This is 33% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 11.4% 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 Koochiching County is $66,940. This is 25% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.9%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 19% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $156,600. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Koochiching County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Koochiching County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.5%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) 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 (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

22.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% 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 94.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Koochiching 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 Koochiching County, Minnesota?

Koochiching County has a population of 11,833, making it the 62nd most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Koochiching County?

The median household income in Koochiching County is $66,940 with a poverty rate of 10.9%.

How many cities are in Koochiching County, Minnesota?

Koochiching County contains 6 Census-designated places.