Mahnomen County, MN
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Mahnomen County Overview
5,389
TOTAL POPULATION
2,762
MALE POPULATION
2,627
FEMALE POPULATION
105.14
MALES / 100 FEMALES
95.11
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$24,710
PER CAPITA INCOME
$63,462
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$52,739
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
8.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
92.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$13,747
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,263
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
58.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
10.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Mahnomen County Area Codes
Race in Mahnomen County
The most populous races in Mahnomen County are White / Caucasian (2,462 | 45.7%), Native / Alaskan (1,975 | 36.6%), and Two or more Races (888 | 16.5%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 24 | 0.4% |
| Black / African American | 23 | 0.4% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 9 | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 258 | 4.8% |
| Native / Alaskan | 1,975 | 36.6% |
| White / Caucasian | 2,462 | 45.7% |
| Two or more Races | 888 | 16.5% |
| Some other Race | 8 | 0.2% |
| Total | 5,389 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Mahnomen County
The most populous ancestries reported in Mahnomen County are Chippewa (2,388 | 44.3%), German (1,272 | 23.6%), Norwegian (1,018 | 18.9%), French (302 | 5.6%), and Irish (206 | 3.8%), together accounting for 96.2% of all Mahnomen County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| American | 74 | 1.4% |
| Arab | 6 | 0.1% |
| Australian | 2 | 0.0% |
| Austrian | 5 | 0.1% |
| Bangladeshi | 5 | 0.1% |
| Belgian | 2 | 0.0% |
| Bhutanese | 13 | 0.2% |
| Blackfeet | 3 | 0.1% |
| British | 6 | 0.1% |
| Burmese | 4 | 0.1% |
| Central American | 1 | 0.0% |
| Cherokee | 2 | 0.0% |
| Chilean | 15 | 0.3% |
| Chippewa | 2,388 | 44.3% |
| Choctaw | 6 | 0.1% |
| Cuban | 29 | 0.5% |
| Czech | 205 | 3.8% |
| Czechoslovakian | 9 | 0.2% |
| Danish | 33 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 93 | 1.7% |
| Eastern European | 7 | 0.1% |
| English | 130 | 2.4% |
| European | 48 | 0.9% |
| Finnish | 75 | 1.4% |
| French | 302 | 5.6% |
| French American Indian | 1 | 0.0% |
| French Canadian | 47 | 0.9% |
| German | 1,272 | 23.6% |
| Greek | 1 | 0.0% |
| Guatemalan | 1 | 0.0% |
| Indian (Asian) | 10 | 0.2% |
| Inupiat | 1 | 0.0% |
| Irish | 206 | 3.8% |
| Iroquois | 12 | 0.2% |
| Italian | 30 | 0.6% |
| Japanese | 2 | 0.0% |
| Lebanese | 4 | 0.1% |
| Malaysian | 6 | 0.1% |
| Mexican | 183 | 3.4% |
| Mexican American Indian | 2 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian | 17 | 0.3% |
| Northern European | 7 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 1,018 | 18.9% |
| Pennsylvania German | 5 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 33 | 0.6% |
| Portuguese | 1 | 0.0% |
| Puerto Rican | 18 | 0.3% |
| Russian | 21 | 0.4% |
| Scandinavian | 49 | 0.9% |
| Scotch-Irish | 12 | 0.2% |
| Scottish | 25 | 0.5% |
| Seminole | 2 | 0.0% |
| Sioux | 46 | 0.9% |
| Slovene | 1 | 0.0% |
| South African | 4 | 0.1% |
| South American | 15 | 0.3% |
| Spaniard | 2 | 0.0% |
| Spanish | 4 | 0.1% |
| Spanish American | 4 | 0.1% |
| Sri Lankan | 6 | 0.1% |
| Subsaharan African | 5 | 0.1% |
| Swedish | 200 | 3.7% |
| Swiss | 10 | 0.2% |
| Syrian | 2 | 0.0% |
| Tlingit-Haida | 19 | 0.4% |
| Welsh | 7 | 0.1% |
| Yugoslavian | 2 | 0.0% | View All 67 Rows |
Immigrants in Mahnomen County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Mahnomen County came from Asia (22 | 0.4%), Canada (14 | 0.3%), South Eastern Asia (12 | 0.2%), Europe (8 | 0.2%), and Africa (7 | 0.1%), together accounting for 1.2% of all Mahnomen County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 7 | 0.1% |
| Asia | 22 | 0.4% |
| Brazil | 1 | 0.0% |
| Canada | 14 | 0.3% |
| Central America | 2 | 0.0% |
| Chile | 2 | 0.0% |
| China | 4 | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 7 | 0.1% |
| England | 2 | 0.0% |
| Europe | 8 | 0.2% |
| Germany | 5 | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 1 | 0.0% |
| Japan | 3 | 0.1% |
| Kazakhstan | 3 | 0.1% |
| Laos | 2 | 0.0% |
| Latin America | 5 | 0.1% |
| Mexico | 2 | 0.0% |
| Northern Europe | 3 | 0.1% |
| Philippines | 3 | 0.1% |
| South Africa | 7 | 0.1% |
| South America | 3 | 0.1% |
| South Central Asia | 3 | 0.1% |
| South Eastern Asia | 12 | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | 3 | 0.1% |
| Thailand | 6 | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | 1 | 0.0% |
| Western Europe | 5 | 0.1% | View All 27 Rows |
Sex and Age in Mahnomen County
Sex and Age in Mahnomen County
The most populous age groups in Mahnomen County are 5 to 9 Years (282 | 10.2%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (235 | 8.9%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 237 (8.6%) | 203 (7.7%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 282 (10.2%) | 235 (8.9%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 252 (9.1%) | 235 (8.9%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 210 (7.6%) | 179 (6.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 165 (6.0%) | 152 (5.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 130 (4.7%) | 154 (5.9%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 129 (4.7%) | 127 (4.8%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 143 (5.2%) | 137 (5.2%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 136 (4.9%) | 148 (5.6%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 133 (4.8%) | 122 (4.6%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 139 (5.0%) | 130 (5.0%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 174 (6.3%) | 149 (5.7%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 181 (6.6%) | 179 (6.8%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 180 (6.5%) | 115 (4.4%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 103 (3.7%) | 141 (5.4%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 70 (2.5%) | 85 (3.2%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 42 (1.5%) | 59 (2.2%) |
| 85 Years and over | 56 (2.0%) | 77 (2.9%) |
| Total | 2,762 (100.0%) | 2,627 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Mahnomen County
Median Family Size in Mahnomen County
The median family size in Mahnomen County is 3.47 persons per family, with single male/father families (173 | 14.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.76 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (715 | 58.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.28 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 715 (58.5%) | 3.28 |
| Single Male/Father | 173 (14.2%) | 3.76 |
| Single Female/Mother | 334 (27.3%) | 3.74 |
| Total Families | 1,222 (100.0%) | 3.47 |
Median Household Size in Mahnomen County
The median household size in Mahnomen County is 2.83 persons per household, with single male/father households (173 | 9.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.31 persons per household. non-family households (657 | 35.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 715 (38.1%) | 3.40 |
| Single Male/Father | 173 (9.2%) | 4.31 |
| Single Female/Mother | 334 (17.8%) | 3.99 |
| Non-family | 657 (35.0%) | 1.22 |
| Total Households | 1,879 (100.0%) | 2.83 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Mahnomen County
Out of a total of 1,879 households in Mahnomen County, 1,222 (65.0%) are family households, while 657 (35.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 525, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 578.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 578 (30.8%) |
| 2-Person Households | 525 (27.9%) | 61 (3.3%) |
| 3-Person Households | 241 (12.8%) | 7 (0.4%) |
| 4-Person Households | 228 (12.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 102 (5.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 69 (3.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 57 (3.0%) | 11 (0.6%) |
| Total | 1,222 (65.0%) | 657 (35.0%) |
Female Fertility in Mahnomen County
Fertility by Age in Mahnomen County
Average fertility rate in Mahnomen County is 120.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 247.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 84.9% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 13 (10.3%) | 73.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 107 (84.9%) | 247.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 6 (4.8%) | 14.0 |
| Total | 126 (100.0%) | 120.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mahnomen County
32.5% of women with births (126) in Mahnomen County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 33.3% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (100.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 37 (34.6%) | 70 (65.4%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 4 (66.7%) | 2 (33.3%) |
| Total | 41 (32.5%) | 85 (67.5%) |
Fertility by Education in Mahnomen County
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 43 (34.1%) | 153.0 |
| High School Diploma | 37 (29.4%) | 153.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 38 (30.2%) | 96.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8 (6.4%) | 72.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 126 (100.0%) | 120.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mahnomen County
67.5% of women with births in Mahnomen County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 62.5% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 81.1% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 17 (39.5%) | 26 (60.5%) |
| High School Diploma | 7 (18.9%) | 30 (81.1%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 12 (31.6%) | 26 (68.4%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5 (62.5%) | 3 (37.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 41 (32.5%) | 85 (67.5%) |
Income in Mahnomen County
Income Overview in Mahnomen County
Per Capita Income in Mahnomen County is $24,710, while median incomes of families and households are $63,462 and $52,739 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 5,389 | $24,710 |
| Median Family Income | 1,222 | $63,462 |
| Mean Family Income | 1,222 | $80,873 |
| Median Household Income | 1,879 | $52,739 |
| Mean Household Income | 1,879 | $68,803 |
| Income Deficit | 1,222 | $13,747 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 5,389 | 8.03% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 5,389 | 91.97¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 5,389 | 0.44 |
Earnings by Sex in Mahnomen County
Average Earnings in Mahnomen County are $34,078, $35,551 for men and $32,697 for women, a difference of 8.0%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 1,255 (51.9%) | $35,551 |
| Female | 1,165 (48.1%) | $32,697 |
| Total | 2,420 (100.0%) | $34,078 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mahnomen County
The most common earnings brackets in Mahnomen County are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (114 | 9.1%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (100 | 8.6%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 66 (5.3%) | 73 (6.3%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 66 (5.3%) | 82 (7.0%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 37 (2.9%) | 75 (6.4%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 48 (3.8%) | 28 (2.4%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 37 (2.9%) | 68 (5.8%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 41 (3.3%) | 31 (2.7%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 23 (1.8%) | 50 (4.3%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 49 (3.9%) | 28 (2.4%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 40 (3.2%) | 24 (2.1%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 44 (3.5%) | 23 (2.0%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 68 (5.4%) | 66 (5.7%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 101 (8.1%) | 87 (7.5%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 73 (5.8%) | 76 (6.5%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 69 (5.5%) | 63 (5.4%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 71 (5.7%) | 57 (4.9%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 74 (5.9%) | 55 (4.7%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 94 (7.5%) | 100 (8.6%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 66 (5.3%) | 93 (8.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 114 (9.1%) | 57 (4.9%) |
| $100,000+ | 74 (5.9%) | 29 (2.5%) |
| Total | 1,255 (100.0%) | 1,165 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mahnomen County
Average earnings in Mahnomen County are $40,788 for men and $37,279 for women, a difference of 8.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $78,036, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $28,958. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $76,250, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,250.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $28,958 | $24,250 |
| High School Diploma | $40,231 | $32,500 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $41,161 | $35,000 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,417 | $52,083 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,036 | $76,250 |
| Total | $40,788 | $37,279 |
Family Income in Mahnomen County
Family Income Brackets in Mahnomen County
According to the Mahnomen County family income data, there are 251 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 46 families (3.8%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 75 | 6.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 46 | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 73 | 6.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 111 | 9.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 155 | 12.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 220 | 18.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 155 | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 251 | 20.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 86 | 7.0% |
| $200,000+ | 51 | 4.2% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mahnomen County
4-person families (222 | 18.2%) account for the highest median family income in Mahnomen County with $73,750 per family, while 2-person families (575 | 47.0%) have the highest median income of $33,047 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 575 (47.0%) | $66,094 |
| 3-Person Families | 241 (19.7%) | $60,417 |
| 4-Person Families | 222 (18.2%) | $73,750 |
| 5-Person Families | 94 (7.7%) | $53,750 |
| 6-Person Families | 52 (4.3%) | $63,750 |
| 7+ Person Families | 38 (3.1%) | $34,167 |
| Total | 1,222 (100.0%) | $63,462 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Mahnomen County
The median family income in Mahnomen County is $63,462, with families comprising 3+ earners (123) having the highest median family income of $133,750, while families with no earners (204) have the lowest median family income of $35,000, accounting for 10.1% and 16.7% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 204 (16.7%) | $35,000 |
| 1 Earner | 485 (39.7%) | $45,365 |
| 2 Earners | 410 (33.6%) | $103,333 |
| 3+ Earners | 123 (10.1%) | $133,750 |
| Total | 1,222 (100.0%) | $63,462 |
Household Income in Mahnomen County
Household Income Brackets in Mahnomen County
With 334 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Mahnomen County, accounting for 17.8% of all households. In contrast, only 54 households (2.9%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 132 | 7.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 116 | 6.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 182 | 9.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 194 | 10.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 274 | 14.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 334 | 17.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 205 | 10.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 265 | 14.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 120 | 6.4% |
| $200,000+ | 54 | 2.9% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Mahnomen County
The median household income in Mahnomen County is $52,739, with the highest median household income of $63,259 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 713 households (38.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $27,500, with 86 households (4.6%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 86 (4.6%) | $27,500 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 491 (26.1%) | $56,250 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 713 (38.0%) | $63,259 |
| 65+ Years | 589 (31.4%) | $40,284 |
| Total | 1,879 (100.0%) | $52,739 |
Poverty in Mahnomen County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mahnomen County
With 19.5% poverty level for males and 21.7% for females among the residents of Mahnomen County, 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 15 males (38.5%) and 18 females (41.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 68 (33.3%) | 51 (27.9%) |
| 5 Years | 15 (38.5%) | 14 (34.2%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 77 (23.7%) | 68 (23.5%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 41 (27.0%) | 36 (29.3%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 18 (41.9%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 26 (26.0%) | 17 (24.3%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 58 (24.1%) | 85 (39.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 61 (23.5%) | 54 (19.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 41 (14.7%) | 67 (23.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 39 (14.3%) | 43 (17.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 55 (15.5%) | 45 (13.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 27 (9.5%) | 36 (14.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 18 (11.3%) | 23 (11.4%) |
| Total | 526 (19.5%) | 557 (21.7%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mahnomen County
According to the poverty statistics in Mahnomen County, males aged 15 years and females aged 75 years and over are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 88.6% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 136 (66.7%) | 132 (72.1%) |
| 5 Years | 24 (61.5%) | 27 (65.8%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 248 (76.3%) | 221 (76.5%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 111 (73.0%) | 87 (70.7%) |
| 15 Years | 34 (100.0%) | 25 (58.1%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 74 (74.0%) | 53 (75.7%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 183 (75.9%) | 133 (61.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 198 (76.4%) | 227 (80.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 238 (85.3%) | 218 (76.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 233 (85.7%) | 208 (82.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 300 (84.5%) | 283 (86.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 256 (90.5%) | 215 (85.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 142 (88.7%) | 178 (88.6%) |
| Total | 2,177 (80.5%) | 2,007 (78.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mahnomen County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Mahnomen County show that 3.1% or 22 of the total 715 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 25.0%, comprising of 2 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.4%, which includes 11 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 452 (97.6%) | 11 (2.4%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 178 (97.3%) | 5 (2.7%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 57 (93.4%) | 4 (6.6%) |
| 5 or more Children | 6 (75.0%) | 2 (25.0%) |
| Total | 693 (96.9%) | 22 (3.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mahnomen County
According to the poverty data in Mahnomen County, 24.3% or 42 single-father households and 38.0% or 127 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (80.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 43 households (54.4%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 4 (7.8%) | 12 (15.8%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 23 (29.9%) | 66 (39.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 3 (10.0%) | 43 (54.4%) |
| 5 or more Children | 12 (80.0%) | 6 (46.2%) |
| Total | 42 (24.3%) | 127 (38.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Mahnomen County
The poverty data for Mahnomen County shows that 22 of the married-couple family households (3.1%) and 169 of the single-parent households (33.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (25.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 18 household (64.3%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 11 (2.4%) | 16 (12.6%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 5 (2.7%) | 89 (36.6%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 4 (6.6%) | 46 (42.2%) |
| 5 or more Children | 2 (25.0%) | 18 (64.3%) |
| Total | 22 (3.1%) | 169 (33.3%) |
Employment Characteristics in Mahnomen County
Employment by Class of Employer in Mahnomen County
Among the 1,963 employed individuals in Mahnomen County, private company employees (824 | 42.0%), local government employees (543 | 27.7%), and not-for-profit organizations (190 | 9.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 824 | 42.0% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 68 | 3.5% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 178 | 9.1% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 190 | 9.7% |
| Local Government Employees | 543 | 27.7% |
| State Government Employees | 54 | 2.8% |
| Federal Government Employees | 98 | 5.0% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 8 | 0.4% |
| Total | 1,963 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Mahnomen County
According to the labor force statistics for Mahnomen County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,868), 58.5% or 2,263 individuals are in the labor force, with 10.3% or 233 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 82.7% or 235 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 26.9% or 39 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 145 (46.5%) | 39 (26.9%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 234 (73.8%) | 49 (20.9%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 235 (82.7%) | 38 (16.2%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 200 (78.1%) | 9 (4.5%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 425 (75.4%) | 25 (5.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 392 (74.8%) | 31 (7.9%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 227 (70.3%) | 14 (6.2%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 212 (58.9%) | 10 (4.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 172 (31.9%) | 19 (11.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 22 (5.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,263 (58.5%) | 233 (10.3%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mahnomen County
According to labor force statistics for Mahnomen County, 73.2% of individuals (1,692) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,311) are in the labor force, with 7.5% or 127 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 81.2% or 788 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.9% or 11 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 123 (42.7%) | 26 (8.9%) |
| High School Diploma | 535 (71.5%) | 64 (8.6%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 788 (81.2%) | 84 (8.6%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 245 (80.6%) | 2 (0.8%) |
| Total | 1,692 (73.2%) | 173 (7.5%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Mahnomen County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mahnomen County are Management (242 | 11.9%), Community & Social Service (224 | 11.0%), Education Instruction & Library (132 | 6.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (97 | 4.8%), and Business & Financial (78 | 3.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mahnomen County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (84.2%), and Management (65.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (90.7%), Health Technologists (88.7%), and Legal Services & Support (86.7%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 159 (65.7%) | 83 (34.3%) |
| Business & Financial | 31 (39.7%) | 47 (60.3%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 32 (59.3%) | 22 (40.7%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 8 (40.0%) | 12 (60.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 13 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 11 (52.4%) | 10 (47.6%) |
| Community & Social Service | 72 (32.1%) | 152 (67.9%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 20 (34.5%) | 38 (65.5%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 2 (13.3%) | 13 (86.7%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 34 (25.8%) | 98 (74.2%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 16 (84.2%) | 3 (15.8%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 9 (9.3%) | 88 (90.7%) |
| Health Technologists | 6 (11.3%) | 47 (88.7%) |
| Total (Category) | 303 (43.6%) | 392 (56.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,028 (50.6%) | 1,002 (49.4%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Mahnomen County are Healthcare Support (147 | 7.2%), Food Preparation & Serving (139 | 6.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (82 | 4.0%), Personal Care & Service (71 | 3.5%), and Security & Protection (45 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Mahnomen County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (84.2%), Security & Protection (77.8%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (65.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (82.3%), Personal Care & Service (69.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (59.0%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 26 (17.7%) | 121 (82.3%) |
| Security & Protection | 35 (77.8%) | 10 (22.2%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 32 (84.2%) | 6 (15.8%) |
| Law Enforcement | 3 (42.9%) | 4 (57.1%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 57 (41.0%) | 82 (59.0%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 54 (65.8%) | 28 (34.2%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 22 (31.0%) | 49 (69.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 194 (40.1%) | 290 (59.9%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,028 (50.6%) | 1,002 (49.4%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Mahnomen County are Office & Administration (207 | 10.2%), and Sales & Related (160 | 7.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 70 (43.8%) | 90 (56.2%) |
| Office & Administration | 36 (17.4%) | 171 (82.6%) |
| Total (Category) | 106 (28.9%) | 261 (71.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,028 (50.6%) | 1,002 (49.4%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Mahnomen County are Construction & Extraction (136 | 6.7%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (95 | 4.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (59 | 2.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 44 (74.6%) | 15 (25.4%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 131 (96.3%) | 5 (3.7%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 90 (94.7%) | 5 (5.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 265 (91.4%) | 25 (8.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,028 (50.6%) | 1,002 (49.4%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Mahnomen County are Transportation (75 | 3.7%), Production (61 | 3.0%), and Material Moving (58 | 2.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 46 (75.4%) | 15 (24.6%) |
| Transportation | 70 (93.3%) | 5 (6.7%) |
| Material Moving | 44 (75.9%) | 14 (24.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 160 (82.5%) | 34 (17.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,028 (50.6%) | 1,002 (49.4%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Mahnomen County
Employment Industries in Mahnomen County
The major employment industries in Mahnomen County include Health Care & Social Assistance (333 | 16.4%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (267 | 13.2%), Educational Services (214 | 10.5%), Construction (179 | 8.8%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (174 | 8.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Mahnomen County
The Mahnomen County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (89.9%), and Transportation & Warehousing (84.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (85.9%), Professional & Scientific (73.0%), and Public Administration (71.3%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 140 (80.5%) | 34 (19.5%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 161 (89.9%) | 18 (10.1%) |
| Manufacturing | 93 (83.8%) | 18 (16.2%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 29 (61.7%) | 18 (38.3%) |
| Retail Trade | 78 (51.7%) | 73 (48.3%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 64 (84.2%) | 12 (15.8%) |
| Utilities | 17 (68.0%) | 8 (32.0%) |
| Information | 5 (38.5%) | 8 (61.5%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 15 (31.2%) | 33 (68.8%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 13 (65.0%) | 7 (35.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 10 (27.0%) | 27 (73.0%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 9 (60.0%) | 6 (40.0%) |
| Educational Services | 78 (36.4%) | 136 (63.5%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 47 (14.1%) | 286 (85.9%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 144 (53.9%) | 123 (46.1%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 32 (36.4%) | 56 (63.6%) |
| Public Administration | 47 (28.7%) | 117 (71.3%) |
| Total | 1,028 (50.6%) | 1,002 (49.4%) |
Education in Mahnomen County
School Enrollment in Mahnomen County
The most common levels of schooling among the 1,562 students in Mahnomen County are elementary school (445 | 28.5%), middle school (404 | 25.9%), and high school (315 | 20.2%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 134 | 8.6% |
| Kindergarten | 88 | 5.6% |
| Elementary School | 445 | 28.5% |
| Middle School | 404 | 25.9% |
| High School | 315 | 20.2% |
| College / Undergraduate | 150 | 9.6% |
| Graduate / Professional | 26 | 1.7% |
| Total | 1,562 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mahnomen County
Out of a total of 1,562 students who are enrolled in schools in Mahnomen County, 142 (9.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,420 (90.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 20 (25.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 225 (95.3% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 100 (91.7%) | 9 (8.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 453 (89.9%) | 51 (10.1%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 444 (92.9%) | 34 (7.1%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 225 (95.3%) | 11 (4.7%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 59 (92.2%) | 5 (7.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 60 (75.0%) | 20 (25.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 54 (85.7%) | 9 (14.3%) |
| 35 Years and over | 25 (89.3%) | 3 (10.7%) |
| Total | 1,420 (90.9%) | 142 (9.1%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mahnomen County
Education (132 | 26.6%), business (77 | 15.5%), science & technology (65 | 13.1%), social sciences (51 | 10.3%), and bio, nature & agricultural (40 | 8.1%) are the most common fields of study among 496 individuals in Mahnomen County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 7 | 1.4% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 40 | 8.1% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 4 | 0.8% |
| Psychology | 8 | 1.6% |
| Social Sciences | 51 | 10.3% |
| Engineering | 11 | 2.2% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 2 | 0.4% |
| Science & Technology | 65 | 13.1% |
| Business | 77 | 15.5% |
| Education | 132 | 26.6% |
| Literature & Languages | 20 | 4.0% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 22 | 4.4% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 4 | 0.8% |
| Communications | 17 | 3.4% |
| Arts & Humanities | 36 | 7.3% |
| Total | 496 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Mahnomen County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mahnomen County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Mahnomen County are males with 2 vehicles (301, accounting for 29.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (303, making up 31.5%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 25 (2.5%) | 26 (2.7%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 170 (16.9%) | 211 (22.1%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 301 (29.9%) | 303 (31.7%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 241 (24.0%) | 203 (21.3%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 104 (10.3%) | 113 (11.8%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 164 (16.3%) | 99 (10.4%) |
| Total | 1,005 (100.0%) | 955 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Mahnomen County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Mahnomen County are 5 to 9 minutes (298 commuters, 16.5%), less than 5 minutes (274 commuters, 15.2%), and 10 to 14 minutes (234 commuters, 13.0%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 274 | 15.2% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 298 | 16.5% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 234 | 13.0% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 234 | 13.0% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 206 | 11.4% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 131 | 7.3% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 198 | 11.0% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 26 | 1.4% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 24 | 1.3% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 76 | 4.2% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 67 | 3.7% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 36 | 2.0% |
Commute Time by Sex in Mahnomen County
The most common commute times in Mahnomen County are less than 5 minutes (165 commuters, 18.0%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (148 commuters, 16.7%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 165 (18.0%) | 109 (12.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 150 (16.4%) | 148 (16.7%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 105 (11.5%) | 129 (14.5%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 94 (10.3%) | 140 (15.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 100 (10.9%) | 106 (11.9%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 48 (5.2%) | 83 (9.3%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 99 (10.8%) | 99 (11.2%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 15 (1.6%) | 11 (1.2%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 17 (1.9%) | 7 (0.8%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 50 (5.5%) | 26 (2.9%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 45 (4.9%) | 22 (2.5%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 28 (3.1%) | 8 (0.9%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mahnomen County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Mahnomen County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (184, 20.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (269, 30.3%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 42 (4.6%) | 15 (1.7%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 20 (2.2%) | 2 (0.2%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 43 (4.7%) | 21 (2.4%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 94 (10.3%) | 36 (4.1%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 96 (10.5%) | 70 (7.9%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 184 (20.1%) | 159 (17.9%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 170 (18.6%) | 269 (30.3%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 57 (6.2%) | 73 (8.2%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 18 (2.0%) | 32 (3.6%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 57 (6.2%) | 56 (6.3%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 9 (1.0%) | 23 (2.6%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 3 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 75 (8.2%) | 66 (7.4%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 48 (5.2%) | 66 (7.4%) |
| Total | 916 (100.0%) | 888 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Mahnomen County
Occupancy by Ownership in Mahnomen County
Of the total 1,879 dwellings in Mahnomen County, owner-occupied units account for 1,331 (70.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 548 (29.2%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 1,331 | 70.8% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 548 | 29.2% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 1,879 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Mahnomen County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 578 | 30.8% |
| 2-Person Household | 586 | 31.2% |
| 3-Person Household | 248 | 13.2% |
| 4+ Person Household | 467 | 24.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,879 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mahnomen County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 375 (64.9%) | 203 (35.1%) |
| 2-Person Household | 490 (83.6%) | 96 (16.4%) |
| 3-Person Household | 172 (69.4%) | 76 (30.6%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 294 (63.0%) | 173 (37.0%) |
| Total Housing Units | 1,331 (70.8%) | 548 (29.2%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mahnomen County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 100 (47.8%) | 109 (52.1%) |
| High School Diploma | 422 (71.2%) | 171 (28.8%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 568 (71.3%) | 229 (28.7%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 241 (86.1%) | 39 (13.9%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mahnomen County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 302 | 16.1% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 275 | 14.6% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 317 | 16.9% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 396 | 21.1% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 350 | 18.6% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 163 | 8.7% |
| 85 Years and Over | 76 | 4.0% |
| Total | 1,879 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Mahnomen County
Median Income by Occupancy in Mahnomen County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 1,331 (70.8%) | $62,852 |
| Renter-Occupied | 548 (29.2%) | $33,235 |
| Average | 1,879 (100.0%) | $52,739 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mahnomen County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 31 (2.3%) | 42 (7.7%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 29 (2.2%) | 30 (5.5%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 51 (3.8%) | 66 (12.0%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 47 (3.5%) | 48 (8.8%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 70 (5.3%) | 18 (3.3%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 112 (8.4%) | 82 (15.0%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 174 (13.1%) | 101 (18.4%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 246 (18.5%) | 89 (16.2%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 161 (12.1%) | 43 (7.9%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 244 (18.3%) | 20 (3.6%) |
| $150,000 or more | 166 (12.5%) | 9 (1.6%) |
| Total | 1,331 (100.0%) | 548 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mahnomen County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 141 (10.6%) | 45 (8.2%) |
| $300 to $499 | 257 (19.3%) | 96 (17.5%) |
| $500 to $799 | 319 (24.0%) | 156 (28.5%) |
| $800 to $999 | 160 (12.0%) | 104 (19.0%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 227 (17.1%) | 81 (14.8%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 152 (11.4%) | 8 (1.5%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 56 (4.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 9 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 10 (0.7%) | 1 (0.2%) |
| Total | 1,331 (100.0%) | 548 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Mahnomen County
Housing Structures in Mahnomen County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,488 | 79.2% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 22 | 1.2% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 31 | 1.7% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 30 | 1.6% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 27 | 1.4% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 118 | 6.3% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 163 | 8.7% |
| Total | 1,879 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mahnomen County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,163 (78.2%) | 325 (21.8%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 11 (50.0%) | 11 (50.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 31 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 8 (26.7%) | 22 (73.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 2 (7.4%) | 25 (92.6%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 118 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 147 (90.2%) | 16 (9.8%) |
| Total | 1,331 (70.8%) | 548 (29.2%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mahnomen County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (0.7%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 68 (5.1%) | 100 (18.2%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 437 (32.8%) | 303 (55.3%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 433 (32.5%) | 96 (17.5%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 393 (29.5%) | 45 (8.2%) |
| Total | 1,331 (100.0%) | 548 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mahnomen County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 104 (7.8%) | 26 (4.7%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 574 (43.1%) | 209 (38.1%) |
| Electricity | 309 (23.2%) | 202 (36.9%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 173 (13.0%) | 70 (12.8%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 166 (12.5%) | 19 (3.5%) |
| No Fuel Used | 5 (0.4%) | 22 (4.0%) |
| Total | 1,331 (100.0%) | 548 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Mahnomen County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 66 (5.0%) | 88 (16.1%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 327 (24.6%) | 276 (50.4%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 436 (32.8%) | 134 (24.4%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 502 (37.7%) | 50 (9.1%) |
| Total | 1,331 (100.0%) | 548 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Mahnomen County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Mahnomen County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 760 | 571 |
| Median Property Value | $103,300 | $149,800 |
| Median Household Income | $50,667 | $90 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $490 | $10 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1,406 | $16 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mahnomen County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 184 (24.2%) | 46 (8.1%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 190 (25.0%) | 113 (19.8%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 302 (39.7%) | 355 (62.2%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 62 (8.2%) | 53 (9.3%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 16 (2.1%) | 2 (0.4%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 3 (0.4%) | 2 (0.4%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 3 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 760 (100.0%) | 571 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mahnomen County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 51 (6.7%) | 15 (2.6%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 135 (17.8%) | 9 (1.6%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 84 (11.1%) | 33 (5.8%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 106 (14.0%) | 28 (4.9%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 130 (17.1%) | 68 (11.9%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 90 (11.8%) | 116 (20.3%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 88 (11.6%) | 71 (12.4%) |
| $150,000 or more | 76 (10.0%) | 156 (27.3%) |
| Total | 760 (100.0%) | 571 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mahnomen County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 385 (50.7%) | 84,844 (14,858.8%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 95 (12.5%) | 318 (55.7%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 72 (9.5%) | 129 (22.6%) |
| 4.0x or more | 202 (26.6%) | 52 (9.1%) |
| Total | 760 (100.0%) | 571 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mahnomen County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 169 (22.2%) | 1 (0.2%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 147 (19.3%) | 105 (18.4%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 281 (37.0%) | 197 (34.5%) |
| Total | 760 (100.0%) | 571 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Mahnomen County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mahnomen County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 462 (88.0%) | 63 (12.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 1,059 (85.5%) | 179 (14.5%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 336 (76.4%) | 104 (23.6%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 370 (76.0%) | 117 (24.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 458 (81.2%) | 106 (18.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 443 (84.7%) | 80 (15.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 607 (88.9%) | 76 (11.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 526 (98.5%) | 8 (1.5%) |
| 75 Years and older | 361 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 4,622 (86.3%) | 733 (13.7%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mahnomen County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 462 (88.0%) | 63 (12.0%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 1,059 (85.5%) | 179 (14.5%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 336 (76.4%) | 104 (23.6%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mahnomen County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 733 (88.1%) | 99 (11.9%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 1,129 (88.5%) | 147 (11.5%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 862 (82.7%) | 181 (17.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 555 (86.1%) | 90 (14.0%) |
| $100,000 and over | 1,300 (85.8%) | 216 (14.2%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mahnomen County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 407 (77.5%) | 94 (17.9%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 807 (65.2%) | 305 (24.6%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 221 (50.2%) | 132 (30.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 197 (40.5%) | 192 (39.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 207 (36.7%) | 270 (47.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 178 (34.0%) | 279 (53.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 193 (28.3%) | 436 (63.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 504 (94.4%) | 300 (56.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 360 (99.7%) | 225 (62.3%) |
| Total | 3,074 (57.4%) | 2,233 (41.7%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mahnomen County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 2 (0.8%) | 4 (2.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 52 (7.8%) | 40 (6.9%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 81 (16.2%) | 58 (11.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 174 (19.2%) | 150 (17.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 104 (36.7%) | 69 (27.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 78 (48.7%) | 90 (44.8%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Mahnomen County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 10 (2.0%) | 11 (2.2%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 59 (6.5%) | 23 (2.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 77 (27.2%) | 18 (7.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 52 (32.5%) | 54 (26.9%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 2 (0.8%) | 4 (2.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 1 (0.2%) | 3 (0.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 5 (1.0%) | 10 (2.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 24 (2.6%) | 28 (3.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 14 (5.0%) | 13 (5.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 14 (8.7%) | 20 (10.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 49 (7.3%) | 40 (6.9%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 62 (12.4%) | 30 (6.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 57 (6.3%) | 55 (6.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 18 (6.4%) | 22 (8.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 13 (8.1%) | 16 (8.0%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 2 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 17 (3.4%) | 26 (5.2%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 105 (11.6%) | 102 (11.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 41 (14.5%) | 53 (21.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 39 (24.4%) | 50 (24.9%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 6 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 2 (0.4%) | 13 (2.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 23 (2.5%) | 39 (4.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 10 (3.5%) | 12 (4.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 9 (5.6%) | 14 (7.0%) |
Technology Access in Mahnomen County
Computing Device Access in Mahnomen County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 1,166 | 62.1% |
| Smartphone | 1,504 | 80.0% |
| Tablet | 975 | 51.9% |
| No Computing Device | 235 | 12.5% |
| Total | 1,879 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Mahnomen County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 3 | 0.2% |
| Broadband Home | 1,048 | 55.8% |
| Cellular Data Only | 321 | 17.1% |
| Satellite Internet | 152 | 8.1% |
| No Internet | 339 | 18.0% |
| Total | 1,879 | 100.0% |
Mahnomen County Summary
Mahnomen County is located in the northwestern corner of Minnesota, and is part of the White Earth Indian Reservation. It is bordered by Clearwater County to the north, Becker County to the east, and Norman County to the south. The county seat is the city of Mahnomen, which is also the largest city in the county. The county was established in 1857 and named after the Ojibwe word for “wild rice”.
Geography
Mahnomen County covers an area of 845 square miles, making it the fourth largest county in Minnesota. The county is mostly rural, with a few small towns and villages scattered throughout. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part of the county. The county is drained by the Wild Rice River, which flows through the county from north to south. The county is also home to several lakes, including Rice Lake, Big Rice Lake, and Little Rice Lake.
The climate of Mahnomen County is classified as humid continental, with cold winters and warm summers. The average annual temperature is around 40 degrees Fahrenheit, with average lows in the winter months around 10 degrees and average highs in the summer months around 70 degrees. The average annual precipitation is around 25 inches, with most of it falling in the summer months.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 8,527 people living in Mahnomen County. The population density was 10 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 94.3% White, 0.3% African American, 3.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,938, and the median income for a family was $41,944. The per capita income for the county was $17,845. About 17.2% of families and 21.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
Mahnomen County’s economy is largely based on agriculture, with the majority of the population employed in farming and related activities. The county is also home to several small businesses, including a few restaurants, convenience stores, and gas stations. The county is also home to a few manufacturing companies, including a wood products plant and a plastics plant.
The county is also home to the White Earth Indian Reservation, which is the largest Indian reservation in the state of Minnesota. The reservation is home to the White Earth Band of Ojibwe, and is the largest employer in the county. The reservation is home to several businesses, including a casino, a hotel, and a golf course.
Conclusion
Mahnomen County is a rural county located in the northwestern corner of Minnesota. It is home to the White Earth Indian Reservation, and is largely dependent on agriculture for its economy. The county has a population of 8,527, and the median income for a household is $35,938. The county is home to several small businesses, and is also home to the White Earth Indian Reservation, which is the largest employer in the county.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Mahnomen County?
Total Population of Mahnomen County is 5,389.
What is the Total Male Population of Mahnomen County?
Total Male Population of Mahnomen County is 2,762.
What is the Total Female Population of Mahnomen County?
Total Female Population of Mahnomen County is 2,627.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Mahnomen County?
There are 105.14 Males per 100 Females in Mahnomen County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Mahnomen County?
There are 95.11 Females per 100 Males in Mahnomen County.
What is the Median Population Age in Mahnomen County?
Median Population Age in Mahnomen County is 35.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Mahnomen County
Average Family Size in Mahnomen County is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Mahnomen County
Average Household Size in Mahnomen County is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Mahnomen County?
Per Capita income in Mahnomen County is $24,710.
What is the Median Family Income in Mahnomen County?
Median Family Income in Mahnomen County is $63,462.
What is the Median Household income in Mahnomen County?
Median Household Income in Mahnomen County is $52,739.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Mahnomen County?
Income or Wage Gap in Mahnomen County is 8.0%.
Women in Mahnomen County earn 92.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Mahnomen County?
Family Income Deficit in Mahnomen County is $13,747.
Families that are below poverty line in Mahnomen County earn $13,747 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Mahnomen County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Mahnomen County is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Mahnomen County?
There are 2,263 People in the Labor Forcein in Mahnomen County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Mahnomen County?
58.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Mahnomen County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Mahnomen County?
Unemployment Rate in Mahnomen County is 10.3%.