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Carlton County, MN: growth, migration and housing
Carlton County has 36,711 residents, up 1.4% since 2020 (-0.0% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 845 households moved in and 859 moved out (-14 net), bringing in a net $9.2M of income. Median household income is $80,573, the median home $245,100 and median rent $1,009 a month.
In Minnesota: 35th of 87 counties for 5-year population growth · 26th of 87 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 20th of 87 counties for median household income · 37th of 87 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Carlton County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis County, MN | 374 | $23.7M |
| Pine County, MN | 45 | $2.1M |
| Douglas County, WI | 44 | $2.5M |
| Hennepin County, MN | 42 | $3.0M |
| Ramsey County, MN | 20 | $1.0M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Carlton County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis County, MN | 303 | $13.8M |
| Pine County, MN | 55 | $3.2M |
| Douglas County, WI | 52 | $2.7M |
| Hennepin County, MN | 50 | $2.2M |
| Ramsey County, MN | 26 | $1.2M |
| Anoka County, MN | 20 | $1.3M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.