Cook County's 2026 population is estimated at 5,427, reflecting a -1.31% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Cook County is the 81st largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 5,161 and has grown 5.15% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 53 years
Female: 51.7 years
Male: 54 years
There are 4,820 adults, (1,757 of whom are seniors) in Cook County.
Female: 2,887 (51.2%)
Male: 2,748 (48.8%)
The racial composition of Cook County includes 84.15% White, 6.16% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,742 | 84.15% |
| Native American | 347 | 6.16% |
| Two or more races | 311 | 5.52% |
| Other race | 124 | 2.2% |
| Black or African American | 76 | 1.35% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.05% |
Cook County 's average per capita income is $44,369. Household income levels show a median of $72,638. The poverty rate stands at 10.17%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $93,947 | - |
| Families | $90,771 | $118,677 |
| Households | $72,638 | $96,178 |
| Non Families | $54,155 | $62,395 |
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