Mahnomen 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 | Mahnomen County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,388 | 5,674,785 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 9.2 | 65.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.28% | 0.66% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.2 | 36.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 1,871 | 2,271,841 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Mahnomen County grew by 6.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 5,371 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Mahnomen County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Mahnomen County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,456 | $88,383 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.58% | 4.81% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 10.2% | 3.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Mahnomen County is about 40% lower than in Minnesota.
Housing
| Metric | Mahnomen County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $133,333 | $243,729 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $685 | $1,234 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 72.5% | 72.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Mahnomen County is about 16.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $685 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Mahnomen County spend about 33 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 136 hours, about 5.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Mahnomen County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.4 | 20.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 32.7 | 41.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 136 | 172 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,230 | $5,323 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.5% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,520 | 7,066 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 170 | 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 Mahnomen County is 16 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
Mahnomen County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Mahnomen County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.9% | 35.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.83 | 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
Mahnomen County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Mahnomen County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.2 | 80.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.8% | 13.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 27.9% | 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 Mahnomen County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Mahnomen County, Minnesota?
The population of Mahnomen County, Minnesota is 5,388, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Mahnomen County, Minnesota?
The population density of Mahnomen County, Minnesota is 9.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Mahnomen County, Minnesota?
The median household income in Mahnomen County, Minnesota is $53,456, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Mahnomen County, Minnesota?
The median home price in Mahnomen County, Minnesota is $133,333, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Mahnomen County, Minnesota?
The unemployment rate in Mahnomen County, Minnesota is 10.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.