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Grant County, Minnesota
Grant County, Minnesota. Grant County had 6,085 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.2% since 2020, slower than Minnesota (+2.2%). It holds 23 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs and 16 towns and townships) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 27051.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,085
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,074 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,127
Median household income
$73,917
±$4,554 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$191,000
±$17,224 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$797
±$78 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
How many people live in Grant County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 6,074 residents in Grant County. The Census Bureau estimates 6,085 for July 1, 2025, up 0.2% since 2020, slower than Minnesota (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 6,127 over 548 square miles of land.
| Measure | Grant County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,127 | 5,739,445 | +192 |
| Households | 2,490±81 | 2,307,955 | −122 |
| Average household size | 2.43±0.08 | 2.43 | +0.19 |
| Housing units | 3,137±44 | 2,545,030 | −165 |
Grant County's population since 2000
From 6,289 in 2000 to 6,085 in 2025: down 3.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Grant County?
Grant County holds 23 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 16 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Elbow Lake, Grant County with 1,276 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Elbow Lake, Grant County | 1,276 | $59,792 |
|---|---|---|
| Hoffman | 698 | $51,500 |
| Pelican Lake Township | 488 | $100,179 |
| Ashby | 469 | $63,333 |
| Erdahl Township | 397 | $105,250 |
| Herman | 384 | $82,917 |
| Barrett | 366 | $60,000 |
| Elk Lake Township | 278 | $94,250 |
| Land TownshipGEOID 2705135396 | 269 | $88,750 |
| Wendell | 166 | $61,250 |
| Pomme de Terre TownshipGEOID 2705151838 | 143 | $85,000 |
| Sanford Township | 141 | $67,083 |
| Stony Brook TownshipGEOID 2705162986 | 132 | $83,125 |
| Elbow Lake TownshipGEOID 2705118476 | 125 | $80,417 |
| Lien TownshipGEOID 2705136998 | 123 | $103,750 |
| Macsville TownshipGEOID 2705139194 | 109 | $88,958 |
| Roseville Township, Grant CountyGEOID 2705155816 | 98 | $62,917 |
| Delaware TownshipGEOID 2705115508 | 98 | $106,964 |
| Lawrence Township, Grant CountyGEOID 2705135882 | 94 | not published |
| Logan Township, Grant CountyGEOID 2705137862 | 72 | not published |
| NorcrossGEOID 2746492 | 52 | $118,056 |
| Gorton TownshipGEOID 2705124650 | 49 | $136,250 |
| North Ottawa TownshipGEOID 2705147140 | 47 | $113,750 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Grant County?
The median resident of Grant County is 43.2 years old; 23.2% are under 18 and 23.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.6%. 1.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Grant County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.2±0.9 | 38.8 | −1.7 |
| Under 18 years | 23.2%±0.4 pts | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.6%±0.2 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.7% | 6.4% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.1%±0.7 pts | 75.9% | −3.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 5.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6%±0.9 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.6%±0.8 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.0%±2.2 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.1%±1.1 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 14.6%±1.4 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.1%±1.0 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.9%±1.3 pts | 93.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.0%±1.6 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.0%±0.9 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Grant County earn?
Half of Grant County's 2,490 households earn less than $73,917 a year (±$4,554), against $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $68,262 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Grant County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,917±$4,554 | $89,062 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $96,148±$7,741 | $118,304 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,151±$2,945 | $48,237 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.6%±2.1 pts | 9.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.6%±4.6 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.3%±1.5 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.7%±1.9 pts | 91.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Grant County?
Owners occupy 79.2% of Grant County's occupied homes and renters 20.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $191,000 by its owner (±$17,224). The median renter pays $797 a month including utilities, and 37.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Grant County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $191,000±$17,224 | $329,300 | +$44,917 |
| Median gross rent | $797±$78 | $1,280 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.1%±6.3 pts | 38.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,429±$62 | $1,947 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.2%±2.2 pts | 72.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,137±44 | 2,545,030 | −165 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.6%±5.0 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.8%±2.1 pts | 66.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.9%±1.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 27.3%±2.5 pts | 15.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Grant County building?
Builders took permits for 7 new housing units across Grant County in 2025 (7 single-family), 1.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Grant County get to work?
72.3% of Grant County's workers drive alone and 14.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.8%.
| Measure | Grant County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.0%±2.0 pts | 68.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8%±0.9 pts | 4.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.3%±2.9 pts | 68.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.7%±1.8 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 3.5%±1.1 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.6%±2.5 pts | 17.6% | +4.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.2 min±1.1 | 22.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Grant County's census tracts?
Grant County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $72,470 (Tract 701) to $74,803 (Tract 702).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Grant County compare with Minnesota's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 79th of 87 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 50th of 87 |
| Residents per square mile | 70th of 87 |
| Median household income | 46th of 87 |
| Median home value | 60th of 87 |
| Median gross rent | 64th of 87 |
| Poverty rate | 29th of 87 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 63rd of 87 |
| Median age | 29th of 87 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Grant County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.