Morrison County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Name: Morrison County, Minnesota Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Morrison County, Minnesota has a population of 34,249, the 33rd most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $69,446 and the median home value is $248,500. The poverty rate is 10.9%.

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

Morrison County Quick Facts

Population 34,249

Median Household Income $69,446

Median Home Value $248,500

Poverty Rate 10.9%

Unemployment Rate 4.0%

Median Age 42.5 years

Homeownership Rate 80.6%

Affordability Ratio 3.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.9%

High School Graduation 92.8%

Cities/Places 15

Population 34,249 33rd of 87

Median Income $69,446 22% lower than state

Poverty Rate 10.9%

Unemployment 4.0%

How Morrison 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	34,131	34,249	+0.3%
Median household income	$68,640	$69,446	+1.2%
Median home value	$237,000	$248,500	+4.9%

Median Household Income

Morrison

$69,446

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Morrison

$248,500

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.7%

$25K-$50K 20.4%

$50K-$100K 29.7%

$100K+ 33.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.0%

$10K-$15K

3.7%

$15K-$20K

4.9%

$20K-$25K

4.1%

$25K-$30K

3.3%

$30K-$35K

4.3%

$35K-$40K

4.3%

$40K-$45K

4.4%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

7.1%

$60K-$75K

10.3%

$75K-$100K

12.4%

$100K-$125K

10.9%

$125K-$150K

7.2%

$150K-$200K

8.7%

$200K+

6.4%

Employment

4.0% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

62.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.6%

Renter 19.4%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $788/mo 13.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.0%

18-34

17.3%

35-54

23.7%

55-74

27.2%

75+

8.8%

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 Morrison County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Little Falls	9,121	$47,863	18.7%	$202,600
Pierz	1,424	$52,500	10.0%	$170,600
Randall	695	$55,859	11.9%	$176,700
Motley	608	$47,222	11.7%	$152,800
Upsala	417	$52,625	7.7%	$147,500
Buckman	339	$102,188	6.2%	$218,400
Bowlus	278	$77,708	7.9%	$158,500
Swanville	274	$61,250	12.5%	$148,800
Flensburg	199	$108,750	4.0%	$192,400
Sobieski	192	$76,250	5.7%	$190,600
Elmdale	172	$133,750	5.2%	$254,200
Harding	169	$50,000	35.5%	$175,000
Lastrup	88	$98,333	5.7%	$129,200
Genola	81	$81,172	16.1%	$185,400
Hillman	27	$53,750	29.6%	$155,000

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Population Overview

Morrison County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 34,249. It is the 33rd most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Morrison County is 42.5 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Morrison County is $69,446. This is 22% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.9%. This is 18% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $248,500. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $329,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Morrison County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.9%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 6.4%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

18.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% 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 92.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Morrison 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 Morrison County, Minnesota?

Morrison County has a population of 34,249, making it the 33rd most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Morrison County?

The median household income in Morrison County is $69,446 with a poverty rate of 10.9%.

How many cities are in Morrison County, Minnesota?

Morrison County contains 15 Census-designated places.