Mahnomen County, MN

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2023 Population
5,371
0.334% 1-year decline
US Senator
Amy Klobuchar
Democratic(DFL) Party
US Senator
Tina Smith
Democratic(DFL) Party
2023 Median Age
35.2
0.285% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
20.9%
1.78% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$53,925
2.25% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$146,500
10.2% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
1,992
1.87% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Mahnomen County, MN had a population of 5.37k people with a median age of 35.2 and a median household income of $53,925. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Mahnomen County, MN declined from 5,389 to 5,371, a −0.334% decrease and its median household income grew from $52,739 to $53,925, a 2.25% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mahnomen County, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (44.9%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (34.4%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (16.1%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (1.27%), and Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Hispanic) (1.1%).

None of the households in Mahnomen County, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.7% of the residents in Mahnomen County, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mahnomen County, MN are White Earth Tribal and Community College (27 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Mahnomen County, MN was $146,500, and the homeownership rate was 72.5%.

Most people in Mahnomen County, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Mahnomen County, MN was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Mahnomen County, MN is home to a population of 5.37k people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.931% of Mahnomen County, MN residents were born outside of the country (50 people).

In 2023, there were 1.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.41k people) in Mahnomen County, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.85k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 865 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.7%
2023 Citizenship
99.6%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.7% of Mahnomen County, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Mahnomen County, MN was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mahnomen County, MN
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    2.41k ± 14
  2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    1.85k ± 98
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    865 ± 99
3.69%
Hispanic Population
198 people

In 2023, there were 1.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.41k people) in Mahnomen County, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.85k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 865 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.69% of the people in Mahnomen County, MN are hispanic (198 people).

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Foreign-Born Population

0.931%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
50 people
1.04%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
56 people

As of 2023, 0.931% of Mahnomen County, MN residents (50 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mahnomen County, MN was 1.04%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    120 ± 32
  2. Korea
    18 ± 15
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    15 ± 16

Mahnomen County, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 6.67 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Mahnomen County, MN employs 1.99k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Mahnomen County, MN were Health Care & Social Assistance (319 people), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (233 people), and Educational Services (207 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($86,250), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,750), and Finance & Insurance ($56,250).

Employment

Occupations

1.99k
2023 Value
± 100
−1.87%
1 Year decline
± 7.22%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Mahnomen County, MN declined at a rate of −1.87%, from 2.03k employees to 1.99k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mahnomen County, MN, are Management Occupations (247 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (208 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (140 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mahnomen County, MN.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.99k
2023 Value
± 100
−1.87%
1 Year decline
± 7.22%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Mahnomen County, MN declined at a rate of −1.87%, from 2.03k employees to 1.99k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mahnomen County, MN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (319 people), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (233 people), and Educational Services (207 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mahnomen County, MN, though some of these residents may live in Mahnomen County, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$43,281
Median earning men ± $2,208
$37,944
Median earning women ± $1,785

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,500), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,875), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($49,167).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($68,750), Manufacturing ($59,250), and Public Administration ($55,125).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.26%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.93M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.26% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 11
    Transportation and Warehousing
  2. 11
    Construction
  3. 9
    Retail Trade

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $14k
    Accommodation and Food Services
  2. $10.8k
    Construction
  3. $10.1k
    Health Care and Social Assistance

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Kamala Harris with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.738%).

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (50.9%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (46.7%)
    Republican Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (0.738%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Kamala Harris with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.738%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Minnesota

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Amy Klobuchar
Senator from Minnesota1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.
Tina Smith
Senator from Minnesota2
Assumed office on January 3, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing Minnesota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Minnesota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Minnesota

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Mahnomen County, MN awarded 27 degrees. The student population of Mahnomen County, MN in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 32 male students and 71 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mahnomen County, MN are American Indian or Alaska Native (26 and 96.3%), followed by Two or More Races (1 and 3.7%), Hispanic or Latino (0 and 0%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Mahnomen County, MN by number of degrees awarded are White Earth Tribal and Community College (27 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Mahnomen County, MN are Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (21 and 77.8%), Court Interpreter (3 and 11.1%), and Native American Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics (2 and 7.41%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 103 students enrolled in Mahnomen County, MN, 31.1% men and 68.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in American Indian or Alaska Native with 77 records, of which 68.8% were women and 31.2% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
Most Common
21 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Mahnomen County, MN was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 21 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
White Earth Tribal and Community College
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
27 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was White Earth Tribal and Community College with 27 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 7 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mahnomen County, MN, which is 0.35 times less than the 20 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was American Indian or Alaska Native students. These 26 degrees mean that there were 26 times more degrees awarded to American Indian or Alaska Native students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 1 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($4,080) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,170) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($2,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.932% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.08% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (1.08M), Bachelors Degree (1.06M), and Some college (947k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Mahnomen County, MN was $146,500 in 2023, which is 0.483 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $132,900 to $146,500, a 10.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Mahnomen County, MN is 72.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Mahnomen County, MN have an average commute time of 20.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mahnomen County, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2024, 16.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Mahnomen County, MN. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator grew 1.37%.

Housing

Property

$146,500
Median Property Value 2023
±$12,322
$1,356
Median Property Taxes
±$83

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Mahnomen County, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

72.5%
Homeownership
2023
63%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 72.5% of the housing units in Mahnomen County, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.8%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9401, Mahnomen County, MN
  2. Census Tract 9403, Mahnomen County, MN

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Household Income

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$53,925
Median Household Income
± $2,526
1.87k
Number of Households
± 93

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.87k households in Mahnomen County, MN grew to $53,925 from the previous year's value of $52,739.

The following chart displays the households in Mahnomen County, MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Mahnomen County, MN is from Mahnomen County, MN.
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This chart shows the number of workers in Mahnomen County, MN across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (72.9%)
  2. Carpooled (11%)
  3. Worked At Home (8.46%)

In 2023, 72.9% of workers in Mahnomen County, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11%) and those who worked at home (8.46%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

20.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mahnomen County, MN have a shorter commute time (20.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.34% of the workforce in Mahnomen County, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Mahnomen County, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Mahnomen County, MN have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 16.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Mahnomen County, MN. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator grew 1.37%.

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Poverty & Diversity

20.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mahnomen County, MN (1.1k out of 5.26k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mahnomen County, MN is Native American, followed by Two Or More and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Children in Poverty

In 2024, 24.8% of the children was living in poverty in Mahnomen County, MN. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 9.6%.

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Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 209 in Mahnomen County, MN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 160 per 100,000 population.

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Health

87.7% of the population of Mahnomen County, MN has health coverage, with 25.9% on employee plans, 39.4% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 8.21% on non-group plans, and 1.18% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Mahnomen County, MN see 5,414 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.08% decrease from the previous year (5,473 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 0 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 0 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.2% were men and 48.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

5,414 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mahnomen County, MN

Primary care physicians in Mahnomen County, MN see an average of 5,414 patients per year. This represents a 1.08% decrease from the previous year (5,473 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Mahnomen County, MN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 32.8% under 18 years, 17.5% between 18 and 34 years, 32.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 17% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.2% were men and 48.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

12.3%
Uninsured
25.9%
Employer Coverage
39.4%
Medicaid
13%
Medicare
8.21%
Non-Group
1.18%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mahnomen County, MN declined by 10.2% from 13.7% to 12.3%.

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Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2018, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 148 in Mahnomen County, MN.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 44.4% in Mahnomen County, MN.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 9.33% in Mahnomen County, MN.

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