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Itasca County, Minnesota
Itasca County, Minnesota. Itasca County had 45,404 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.9% since 2020, slower than Minnesota (+2.2%). It holds 58 places (16 cities, villages and boroughs, 39 towns and townships and 3 census-designated) and 21 census tracts. GEOID 27061.
Itasca County is the county of the Grand Rapids, MN micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
45,404
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 45,014 · ACS 2020-2024: 45,275
Median household income
$68,603
±$4,097 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$225,200
±$6,215 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$988
±$48 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
How many people live in Itasca County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 45,014 residents in Itasca County. The Census Bureau estimates 45,404 for July 1, 2025, up 0.9% since 2020, slower than Minnesota (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 45,275 over 2,668 square miles of land.
| Measure | Itasca County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 45,275 | 5,739,445 | +134 |
| Households | 18,541±392 | 2,307,955 | −965 |
| Average household size | 2.38±0.05 | 2.43 | +0.13 |
| Housing units | 25,679±115 | 2,545,030 | −1,988 |
Itasca County's population since 2000
From 43,992 in 2000 to 45,404 in 2025: up 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 Itasca County?
Itasca County holds 58 places: 16 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 39 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Grand Rapids with 11,181 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Grand Rapids | 11,126 | $61,029 |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Township | 3,276 | $79,243 |
| Cohasset | 2,689 | $92,692 |
| Coleraine | 2,006 | $74,716 |
| Greenway Township | 1,788 | $66,094 |
| Nashwauk Township | 1,657 | $60,192 |
| Trout Lake Township | 1,056 | $71,136 |
| Keewatin | 984 | $53,643 |
| Nashwauk | 970 | $57,589 |
| Deer River | 909 | $38,824 |
| Arbo Township | 862 | $70,893 |
| Bovey | 829 | $64,083 |
| Blackberry Township | 827 | $71,406 |
| La PrairieGEOID 2735648 | 653 | $69,375 |
| Taconite | 651 | $84,375 |
| Deer River Township | 644 | $70,750 |
| Marble | 610 | $53,958 |
| Morse Township, Itasca County | 555 | $79,063 |
| Balsam Township, Itasca County | 550 | $82,292 |
| Wabana Township | 503 | $95,417 |
| Lawrence Township, Itasca County | 488 | $71,250 |
| Marcell Township | 474 | $65,500 |
| Goodland Township | 473 | $63,958 |
| Lone Pine Township | 415 | $106,429 |
| Bigfork | 400 | $29,375 |
| Ball ClubGEOID 2703376 | 354 | not published |
| CalumetGEOID 2709316 | 334 | $43,036 |
| Bigfork Township | 315 | $79,107 |
| Oteneagen Township | 313 | $74,688 |
| Feeley Township | 307 | $91,250 |
| Spang TownshipGEOID 2706161564 | 250 | $64,167 |
| Lake Jessie TownshipGEOID 2706134568 | 248 | $53,750 |
| Splithand Township | 227 | $88,333 |
| Bowstring Township | 212 | $72,083 |
| Stokes Township, Itasca County | 207 | $65,625 |
| Bearville TownshipGEOID 2706104276 | 202 | $72,083 |
| IngerGEOID 2730950 | 200 | $23,611 |
| Sand Lake Township | 184 | $77,500 |
| Wildwood Township | 179 | $65,000 |
| Sago TownshipGEOID 2706156644 | 178 | $59,375 |
| Warba | 168 | $59,688 |
| Carpenter TownshipGEOID 2706110072 | 154 | $29,125 |
| Ardenhurst TownshipGEOID 2706102044 | 147 | $66,250 |
| Good Hope Township, Itasca CountyGEOID 2706124362 | 137 | $56,250 |
| Max Township | 127 | $40,000 |
| Kinghurst TownshipGEOID 2706133272 | 116 | $86,250 |
| EffieGEOID 2718260 | 109 | not published |
| Squaw LakeGEOID 2762284 | 98 | $60,000 |
| Wirt TownshipGEOID 2706171194 | 94 | $65,000 |
| Wawina TownshipGEOID 2706168800 | 85 | $78,000 |
| ZempleGEOID 2772184 | 78 | $102,639 |
| Moose Park TownshipGEOID 2706144008 | 69 | $42,361 |
| Nore TownshipGEOID 2706146582 | 66 | not published |
| GoodlandGEOID 2724434 | 51 | $53,750 |
| Third River TownshipGEOID 2706164606 | 50 | $46,875 |
| Alvwood TownshipGEOID 2706101288 | 48 | $59,375 |
| Grattan TownshipGEOID 2706125460 | 44 | $101,875 |
| Pomroy Township, Itasca CountyGEOID 2706151856 | 33 | $51,250 |
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 Itasca County?
The median resident of Itasca County is 46.9 years old; 20.2% are under 18 and 25.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.9%. 0.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Itasca County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.9±0.4 | 38.8 | +0.6 |
| Under 18 years | 20.2% | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.8%±0.1 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% | 6.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.4%±0.6 pts | 75.9% | −3.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.1 pts | 6.9% | +0.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.6%±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.9%±0.8 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.9%±0.2 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.9%±0.5 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.1%±0.7 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 17.5%±0.9 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.8%±0.8 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.2%±0.6 pts | 93.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.9%±1.3 pts | 39.4% | +2.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.3%±0.9 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0%±0.3 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 Itasca County earn?
Half of Itasca County's 18,541 households earn less than $68,603 a year (±$4,097), against $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $67,859 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Itasca County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,603±$4,097 | $89,062 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $88,664±$3,482 | $118,304 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,533±$1,366 | $48,237 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.2%±1.1 pts | 9.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.7%±3.0 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.7%±1.2 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.5%±1.1 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 Itasca County?
Owners occupy 83.0% of Itasca County's occupied homes and renters 17.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $225,200 by its owner (±$6,215). The median renter pays $988 a month including utilities, and 45.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Itasca County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $225,200±$6,215 | $329,300 | +$23,243 |
| Median gross rent | $988±$48 | $1,280 | +$131 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.6%±5.8 pts | 38.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,501±$42 | $1,947 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.0%±1.4 pts | 72.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 25,679±115 | 2,545,030 | −1,988 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.4%±3.7 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.7%±1.0 pts | 66.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.6%±0.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±0.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.4%±0.9 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 Itasca County building?
Builders took permits for 249 new housing units across Itasca County in 2025 (117 single-family), 5.5 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 Itasca County get to work?
76.3% of Itasca County's workers drive alone and 9.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.9%.
| Measure | Itasca County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.2%±1.0 pts | 68.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9%±0.8 pts | 4.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.3%±1.9 pts | 68.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.1%±1.3 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.0%±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.9%±0.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.5%±1.2 pts | 17.6% | +3.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.1 min±0.8 | 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 Itasca County's census tracts?
Itasca County is divided into 21 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $47,083 (Tract 4801.01) to $91,167 (Tract 4807.02).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Itasca County compare with Minnesota's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 22nd of 87 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 41st of 87 |
| Residents per square mile | 61st of 87 |
| Median household income | 75th of 87 |
| Median home value | 46th of 87 |
| Median gross rent | 23rd of 87 |
| Poverty rate | 22nd of 87 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42nd of 87 |
| Median age | 11th 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
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