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Population Review

Morrison County, Minnesota Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 33rd-largest in Minnesota

The population of Morrison County, Minnesota is 34,131 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 33rd-largest county in Minnesota. The median household income is $68,640, the median home value is $237,000, and the median age is 42.2.

The population of Morrison County has grown 3.8% since 2010 (33,244 → 34,520), a +0.27% annualized rate.

Morrison County within Minnesota · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

34,131

Population

+0.27%

Annual growth

30

People / sq mi

$68,640

Median Income

$237,000

Median Home Value

Morrison County covers 1,125 sq mi of land at 30.3 people per square mile.

About Morrison County, MN

Morrison County is a county in Minnesota with a population of 34,131. It ranks #33 among counties in Minnesota by population. The median age is 42.2, older than the national median. The population is 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

The median household income in Morrison County is $68,640, below the US median of $74,580. 6.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $237,000, with monthly rent averaging $782. The homeownership rate of 80.9% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Morrison County reflects 19.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 28.1 minutes each way.

Morrison County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Morrison County had a population of 33,244 in 2010 and 34,520 in 2024, a 3.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 34,520 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.27%.

2024 · 35K20102024

34,520

Population (2024)

33,244

Population (2010)

34,520

Peak (2024)

0.27%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201033,244
201133,259
201233,101
201332,862
201432,811
201532,770
201632,907
201733,075
201833,098
201933,329
202034,003
202134,072
202234,284
202334,366
202434,520

Race & Ethnicity

White95.3%
Black or African American0.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

42.2

Median Age

49.0%

Female

51.0%

Male

20.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.4%
5–9
7.0%
10–14
6.7%
15–19
6.0%
20–24
5.0%
25–34
10.4%
35–44
12.3%
45–54
11.6%
55–59
7.2%
60–64
7.8%
65–74
12.0%
75–84
6.2%
85+
2.4%

Children (under 15): 19.1% · Seniors (65+): 20.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$68,640$-18,916 vs state
Mean household income$87,320
Per-capita income$36,378
Poverty rate6.2%+0.7% vs state
Unemployment rate2.2%
Employment-to-population61.3%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
24.4%
Manufacturing
14.5%
Construction
8.7%
Finance & real estate
7.6%
Arts, entertainment & food
5.9%
Retail trade
5.7%
Agriculture
5.6%
Education & health care
5.2%

The largest employment sector in Morrison County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.4% of workers.

How residents commute

0.5%

Drive alone

2.6%

Carpool

79.4%

Public transit

7.7%

Work from home

28.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$237,000$-68,500 vs state

Median home value

$782

Median rent

80.9%

Homeownership rate

16,204

Total housing units

85.5%

Occupied

14.5%

Vacant

19.1%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

96.0%

With health insurance

91.0%

With broadband internet

11.4%

Foreign-born

8.9%

Veterans (18+)

13.1%

With a disability

97.6%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

92.8%

High School+

19.0%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Morrison County, Minnesota has a population of 34,131 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 33rd-largest county in Minnesota. Population density is 30 people per square mile.

The population of Morrison County has grown 3.8% since 2010 (33,244 → 34,520), a +0.27% annualized rate.

The median household income in Morrison County, Minnesota is $68,640, with mean (average) household income of $87,320 and per-capita income of $36,378. 6.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Morrison County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (95.3%), Hispanic or Latino (0.9%), Black or African American (0.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Morrison County, Minnesota is 42.2 years. Residents are 49.0% female and 51.0% male.

The median home value in Morrison County is $237,000 and median monthly rent is $782. 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 16,204 total housing units, 14.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Morrison County, Minnesota is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

Minneapolis is among the largest cities associated with Morrison County, Minnesota, with a population of 426,845.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.