Mahtowa, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 428, Mahtowa's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Mahtowa is a small community located in Minnesota, within Carlton County. The total population is 428. It ranks as the 532nd most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mahtowa is 33.9 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 38.8 years. With 33.2% of the population under 18, Mahtowa has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mahtowa is $78,750. This is 12% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 2% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.7%. This is 60% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 11.1%. This is 172% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $273,400. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $329,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 95.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Mahtowa has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.4%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 6.4%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

25.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% 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 97.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mahtowa, Minnesota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Minnesota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.