Carlton County's estimated 2025 population is 36,773 with a growth rate of 0.08% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Carlton County is the 29th largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 35,413 and has seen a growth of 3.84% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Carlton County includes 87.99% White, 3.47% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (87.99%)
Two or more races (5.43%)
Native American (3.47%)
Black or African American (2.09%)
Other race (0.55%)
Asian (0.47%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,077 | 87.99% |
| Two or more races | 1,979 | 5.43% |
| Native American | 1,265 | 3.47% |
| Black or African American | 763 | 2.09% |
| Other race | 202 | 0.55% |
| Asian | 170 | 0.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Carlton County's average per capita income is $52,562. Household income levels show a median of $80,042. The poverty rate stands at 11.11%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $110,670 | $122,578 |
| Families | $95,721 | $110,719 |
| Households | $80,042 | $95,960 |
| Non Families | $51,206 | $59,361 |
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