Mahnomen County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Name: Mahnomen County, Minnesota Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Mahnomen County, Minnesota has a population of 5,358, the 82nd most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $59,441 and the median home value is $161,900. The poverty rate is 18.3%.

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

Mahnomen County Quick Facts

Population 5,358

Median Household Income $59,441

Median Home Value $161,900

Poverty Rate 18.3%

Unemployment Rate 9.8%

Median Age 35.4 years

Homeownership Rate 73.3%

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.2%

High School Graduation 88.1%

Cities/Places 11

Population 5,358 82nd of 87

Median Income $59,441 33% lower than state

Poverty Rate 18.3%

Unemployment 9.8%

How Mahnomen 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	5,371	5,358	-0.2%
Median household income	$53,925	$59,441	+10.2%
Median home value	$146,500	$161,900	+10.5%

Median Household Income

Mahnomen

$59,441

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Mahnomen

$161,900

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.5%

$25K-$50K 21.4%

$50K-$100K 30.1%

$100K+ 27.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.6%

$10K-$15K

4.9%

$15K-$20K

3.6%

$20K-$25K

5.4%

$25K-$30K

4.2%

$30K-$35K

4.3%

$35K-$40K

4.3%

$40K-$45K

4.5%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

7.6%

$60K-$75K

11.0%

$75K-$100K

11.5%

$100K-$125K

8.5%

$125K-$150K

7.5%

$150K-$200K

6.7%

$200K+

4.2%

Employment

9.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

58.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.3%

Renter 26.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $696/mo 14.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

31.0%

18-34

18.8%

35-54

19.9%

55-74

22.8%

75+

7.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Mahnomen County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Mahnomen	1,049	$45,341	18.6%	$83,200
Naytahwaush	478	$37,917	35.6%	$88,800
Waubun	419	$58,036	18.0%	$77,900
Riverland	239	$51,250	36.0%	N/A
Twin Lakes	197	$72,500	25.8%	$244,100
Bejou	109	$43,958	19.3%	$137,500
Beaulieu	63	$48,750	17.5%	N/A
Midway	35	$34,688	17.1%	N/A
West Roy Lake	30	N/A	10.0%	$120,800
Pine Bend	11	$37,917	18.2%	N/A
The Ranch	3	N/A	33.3%	N/A

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Population Overview

Mahnomen County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 5,358. It is the 82nd most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mahnomen County is 35.4 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 38.8 years. With 31.0% of the population under 18, Mahnomen County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mahnomen County is $59,441. This is 33% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.3%. This is 97% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 9.8%. This is 142% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $161,900. Housing costs are 51% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Mahnomen County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Mahnomen County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.1%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

16.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 59% 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 88.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Mahnomen 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 Mahnomen County, Minnesota?

Mahnomen County has a population of 5,358, making it the 82nd most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Mahnomen County?

The median household income in Mahnomen County is $59,441 with a poverty rate of 18.3%.

How many cities are in Mahnomen County, Minnesota?

Mahnomen County contains 11 Census-designated places.