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Crookston

County:
Polk County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5.115
State:
Minnesota

Crookston is a city located in Polk County, Minnesota. Crookston has a 2026 population of 7,162. It is also the county seat of Polk County. Crookston is currently declining at a rate of -0.73% annually and its population has decreased by -4.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,483 in 2020.

The median household income in Crookston is $57,315 with a poverty rate of 15.57%. The median age in Crookston is 41.9 years: 41.1 years for males, and 42.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 101.0 males.

7.2K
Total Population
1,400
Density (mi²)
-53 -0.73%
Growth

Crookston Population

Crookston Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20267,162-53-0.73%
20257,215-54-0.74%
20247,269-33-0.45%
20237,302-54-0.73%
20227,356-36-0.49%
20217,392-117-1.56%
20207,483-263-3.4%
20197,746250.32%
20187,721-71-0.91%
20177,792400.52%
20167,75210.01%
20157,75130.04%
20147,748-151-1.91%
20137,899480.61%
20127,851-15-0.19%
20117,866-32-0.41%
20107,89870.09%
20008,192730.9%
19908,119-509-5.9%
19808,6283163.8%
19708,312-234-2.74%
19608,5461,19416.24%
19507,3521912.67%
19407,16184013.29%
19306,321-504-7.38%
19206,825-734-9.71%
19107,5592,20041.05%
19005,3591,90255.02%
18903,45700%

Median Age

Overall: 41.9 years
Female: 42.2 years
Male: 41.1 years

Crookston Adults

There are 5,985 adults, (1,519 of whom are seniors) in Crookston.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,654 (49.8%)
Male: 3,690 (50.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Crookston includes 84.9% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,23584.9%
Two or more races6558.92%
Native American1512.06%
Other race1281.74%
Black or African American941.28%
Asian811.1%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2984.06%
Two or more races2863.89%
Other race891.21%
Native American310.42%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,93780.84%
Two or more races3695.02%
Native American1201.63%
Black or African American941.28%
Asian811.1%
Other race390.53%

Crookston Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Crookston 's average per capita income is $52,153. Household income levels show a median of $57,315. The poverty rate stands at 15.57%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$113,458-
Families$95,904$110,602
Households$57,315$79,666
Non Families$33,786$40,251

$52,153

Average Income

$57,315

Median Household Income

15.57%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)