Crow Wing County, Minnesota Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 15th-largest in Minnesota
The population of Crow Wing County, Minnesota is 67,113 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 15th-largest county in Minnesota. The median household income is $71,343, the median home value is $274,400, and the median age is 45.4.
The population of Crow Wing County has grown 9.6% since 2010 (62,608 → 68,642), a +0.66% annualized rate.
67,113
Population
+0.66%
Annual growth
67
People / sq mi
$71,343
Median Income
$274,400
Median Home Value
Crow Wing County covers 998 sq mi of land at 67.2 people per square mile.
About Crow Wing County, MN
Housing cost is the defining feature of Crow Wing County: the median home is valued at $274,400. With 67,113 residents, Crow Wing County is a county in Minnesota. It ranks #15 among counties in Minnesota by population.
Households take in a median $71,343, comfortably below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 6.5%, is on the lower side for US counties and below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $274,400, with typical rent around $962.
College attainment is above the local norm at 28.6%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 11.3%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Crow Wing County — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Crow Wing County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Crow Wing County had a population of 62,608 in 2010 and 68,642 in 2024, a 9.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 68,642 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.66%.
68,642
Population (2024)
62,608
Population (2010)
68,642
Peak (2024)
0.66%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 62,608 |
| 2011 | 62,679 |
| 2012 | 62,813 |
| 2013 | 63,008 |
| 2014 | 63,121 |
| 2015 | 63,255 |
| 2016 | 63,757 |
| 2017 | 64,324 |
| 2018 | 64,957 |
| 2019 | 65,191 |
| 2020 | 66,285 |
| 2021 | 67,355 |
| 2022 | 67,862 |
| 2023 | 68,286 |
| 2024 | 68,642 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
45.4
Median Age
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Male
23.9%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 16.9% · Seniors (65+): 23.9%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $71,343$-16,213 vs state |
| Mean household income | $92,518 |
| Per-capita income | $40,308 |
| Poverty rate | 6.5%+1.0% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% |
| Employment-to-population | 57.0% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Crow Wing County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.8% of workers.
How residents commute
0.3%
Drive alone
1.6%
Carpool
76.0%
Public transit
11.3%
Work from home
23.0 min
Avg commute
Housing
$274,400$-31,100 vs state
Median home value
$962
Median rent
77.4%
Homeownership rate
42,191
Total housing units
68.2%
Occupied
31.8%
Vacant
22.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
94.3%
With health insurance
95.3%
With broadband internet
19.1%
Foreign-born
8.5%
Veterans (18+)
15.4%
With a disability
98.0%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
94.6%
High School+
28.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Crow Wing County, Minnesota has a population of 67,113 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 15th-largest county in Minnesota. Population density is 67 people per square mile.
The population of Crow Wing County has grown 9.6% since 2010 (62,608 → 68,642), a +0.66% annualized rate.
The median household income in Crow Wing County, Minnesota is $71,343, with mean (average) household income of $92,518 and per-capita income of $40,308. 6.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Crow Wing County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (94.2%), Hispanic or Latino (1.6%), Black or African American (0.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Crow Wing County, Minnesota is 45.4 years. Residents are 50.1% female and 49.9% male.
The median home value in Crow Wing County is $274,400 and median monthly rent is $962. 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 42,191 total housing units, 31.8% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Crow Wing County, Minnesota is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.
Minneapolis is among the largest cities associated with Crow Wing County, Minnesota, with a population of 426,845.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.