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Carlton, MN
City in Carlton County, Minnesota.
Population
875
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
230
ZIP codes
0
Carlton and its ZIP codes
Carlton at a glance
- Carlton is about 3.2 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $63,375 a year, 29% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $201,400 (39% below Minnesota) and median rent is $970 a month.
Local data for Carlton, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carlton, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,375
Poverty rate
6.0%
Median home value
$201,400
Median rent
$970/mo
Homeownership
67.2%
Bachelor's or higher
21.7%
Median age
50.6
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (188), Swedish Americans (123), Norwegian Americans (79).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carlton County. PPP loans are for Carlton.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,691
13,111 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,497
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$255M
FY 2026, $7,055 per person
How people get to work
Carlton, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.6%
- Carpooled19.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home9.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carlton, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
528
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
29
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 2°F
32.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carlton, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities near Carlton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WrenshallCity | 2.3 mi | 1.5 |
| EskoCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 4.9 |
| ScanlonCity | 3.7 mi | 0.9 |
| CloquetCity | 6.5 mi | 35.2 |
| Oliver, WIVillage | 9.4 mi | 2.1 |
| ProctorCity | 9.5 mi | 3.4 |
| MahnomenCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Big LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| HermantownCity | 12 mi | 34.4 |
| MahtowaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 10.6 |
| Superior, WIVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Superior, WICity | 14 mi | 36.6 |
| DuluthCity | 14 mi | 71.7 |
| BrookstonCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| BarnumCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| Rice LakeCity | 20 mi | 32.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carlton, MN in?
- Carlton is in Carlton County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Carlton, MN?
- About 875 people live in Carlton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carlton?
- Nearby places include Wrenshall (2.3 mi), Esko (3.6 mi), Scanlon (3.7 mi), Cloquet (6.5 mi), Oliver, WI (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023