Cook County, MN Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Cook County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,550 | 5,674,785 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1.7 | 65.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.11% | 0.66% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 50.3 | 36.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 2,700 | 2,271,841 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Cook County grew by 4.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 5,633 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Cook County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Cook County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,488 | $88,383 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.78% | 4.81% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% | 3.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Cook County is about 19% lower than in Minnesota.
Housing
| Metric | Cook County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $425,000 | $243,729 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $885 | $1,234 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 79.6% | 72.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Cook County is about 40.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $885 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Cook County spend about 21 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 89 hours, about 3.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Cook County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 10.7 | 20.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 21.3 | 41.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 89 | 172 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $2,758 | $5,323 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 18.8% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,026 | 7,066 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 175 | 854 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Minnesota:
Cook County (10.7 min), Pennington County (10.9 min), Brown County (10.9 min).
Slowest:
Chisago County (30.7 min), Wright County (30.3 min), Sherburne County (30.2 min).
The average commute time in Cook County is 11 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Minnesota.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Cook County has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Cook County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.5% | 35.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.06 | 2.44 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Minnesota:
Hennepin County (0.4), Olmsted County (0.4), Carver County (0.4).
Lowest:
Nobles County (0.2), Mahnomen County (0.2), Watonwan County (0.2).
Health
Cook County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Cook County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.4 | 80.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.3% | 13.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.7% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Minnesota:
Carver County (0.8), Washington County (0.8), Stevens County (0.8).
Lowest:
Mahnomen County (0.8), Clearwater County (0.8), Beltrami County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cook County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Cook County, Minnesota?
The population of Cook County, Minnesota is 5,550, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Cook County, Minnesota?
The population density of Cook County, Minnesota is 1.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Cook County, Minnesota?
The median household income in Cook County, Minnesota is $71,488, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Cook County, Minnesota?
The median home price in Cook County, Minnesota is $425,000, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Cook County, Minnesota?
The unemployment rate in Cook County, Minnesota is 2.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.