Mahnomen County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Mahnomen County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 5,371. It is the 82nd most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mahnomen County is 35.2 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 38.6 years. With 31.1% 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 $53,925. This is 38% lower than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 20.9%. This is 128% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 10.2%. This is 160% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $146,500. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $305,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Mahnomen County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

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 3.7%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 6.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

14.3% 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 63% 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 86.7%.