Carlton County's 2026 population is estimated at 36,801, reflecting a 0.08% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Carlton County is the 29th largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 35,413 and has grown 3.92% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.4 years
Female: 42.9 years
Male: 40 years
There are 28,652 adults, (6,774 of whom are seniors) in Carlton County.
Female: 17,025 (46.6%)
Male: 19,493 (53.4%)
The racial composition of Carlton County includes 87.53% White, 3.34% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,966 | 87.53% |
| Two or more races | 2,128 | 5.83% |
| Native American | 1,220 | 3.34% |
| Black or African American | 789 | 2.16% |
| Other race | 206 | 0.56% |
| Asian | 196 | 0.54% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.04% |
Carlton County 's average per capita income is $53,492. Household income levels show a median of $80,573. The poverty rate stands at 11.89%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $113,582 | - |
| Families | $97,012 | $116,032 |
| Households | $80,573 | $99,202 |
| Non Families | $47,966 | $56,892 |
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