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St. Louis County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

St. Louis County, Minnesota has a population of 200,056, the 6th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $69,455 and the median home value is $208,500. The poverty rate is 13.4%.

St. Louis County Quick Facts

Population 200,056
Median Household Income $69,455
Median Home Value $208,500
Poverty Rate 13.4%
Unemployment Rate 4.5%
Median Age 41.3 years
Homeownership Rate 72.0%
Affordability Ratio 3.0x
Bachelor's Degree+ 32.5%
High School Graduation 95.0%
Cities/Places 26
Population 200,056 6th of 87
Median Income $69,455 21% lower state
Poverty Rate 13.4%
Unemployment 4.5%

Economy & Housing

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9% | National: 5.2%
61.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.0%
Renter 28.0%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.0x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

19out 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 St. Louis County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Duluth city86,863$66,26317.2%$225,700
Hibbing city16,100$55,46314.2%$123,900
Hermantown city10,192$92,0265.1%$374,000
Virginia city8,362$48,32123.2%$117,500
Chisholm city4,731$54,81511.2%$108,100
Rice Lake city4,120$95,3476.8%$283,700
Eveleth city3,470$47,72119.0%$91,800
Ely city3,239$46,04215.9%$150,800
Proctor city3,102$80,9135.3%$219,500
Mountain Iron city2,865$81,6079.3%$180,700
Hoyt Lakes city2,074$64,51410.1%$90,700
Gilbert city1,693$62,6259.8%$116,200
Babbitt city1,420$54,31813.9%$96,000
Buhl city1,013$58,1792.4%$115,700
Biwabik city882$69,6205.8%$109,500
Floodwood city482$40,97224.7%$100,000
Cook city427$41,75010.3%$104,200
Tower city427$60,1568.8%$113,600
Orr city391$92,75914.8%$88,400
Kinney city156$53,43814.5%$100,000
Meadowlands city151$41,52812.4%$55,000
Winton city104$56,2507.7%$92,500
McKinley city99$56,25010.2%$125,000
Iron Junction city95$38,33320.4%$127,500
Brookston city69$45,83313.0%$120,800
Leonidas city39$22,50038.5%$95,000

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Population Overview

St. Louis County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 200,056. It is the 6th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 26 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in St. Louis County is 41.3 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in St. Louis County is $69,455. This is 21% lower than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 12% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.4%. This is 46% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 14% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $208,500. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $305,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

St. Louis County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.9%. The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 6.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 6.2%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

32.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% 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 95.0%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of St. Louis County, Minnesota?

St. Louis County has a population of 200,056, making it the 6th most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in St. Louis County?

The median household income in St. Louis County is $69,455 with a poverty rate of 13.4%.

How many cities are in St. Louis County, Minnesota?

St. Louis County contains 26 Census-designated places.