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Morrison County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Morrison County, Minnesota has a population of 34,131, the 33rd most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $68,640 and the median home value is $237,000. The poverty rate is 10.0%.

Morrison County Quick Facts

Population 34,131
Median Household Income $68,640
Median Home Value $237,000
Poverty Rate 10.0%
Unemployment Rate 3.5%
Median Age 42.2 years
Homeownership Rate 80.9%
Affordability Ratio 3.5x
Bachelor's Degree+ 19.0%
High School Graduation 92.8%
Cities/Places 15
Population 34,131 33rd of 87
Median Income $68,640 22% lower state
Poverty Rate 10.0%
Unemployment 3.5%

Economy & Housing

Employment

3.5% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9% | National: 5.2%
63.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.9%
Renter 19.1%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.5x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

10out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 40 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Morrison County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Little Falls city9,094$46,28416.1%$198,100
Pierz city1,581$55,43812.8%$155,700
Royalton city1,092$64,64320.8%$201,500
Randall city647$53,33313.9%$169,400
Motley city593$43,28110.1%$128,300
Upsala city394$61,2503.8%$143,400
Buckman city315$98,7507.6%$222,600
Bowlus city267$75,2089.4%$146,900
Flensburg city213$107,5003.8%$188,100
Sobieski city187$80,4174.8%$165,200
Elmdale city185$141,2502.7%$268,800
Harding city138$70,00017.4%$159,700
Lastrup city112$65,00011.6%$127,100
Genola city64$90,83315.6%$184,600
Hillman city22$73,75022.7%$112,500

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Population Overview

Morrison County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 34,131. 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 42.2 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Morrison County is $68,640. This is 22% lower than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.0%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $237,000. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $305,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Morrison County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.8%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 6.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 6.2%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% 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 92.8%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Morrison County, Minnesota?

Morrison County has a population of 34,131, 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 $68,640 with a poverty rate of 10.0%.

How many cities are in Morrison County, Minnesota?

Morrison County contains 15 Census-designated places.