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Crookston, MN
City in Polk County, Minnesota.
Population
7,344
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,436
ZIP codes
0
Crookston and its ZIP codes
Crookston at a glance
- Crookston is about 20 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 124th among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $57,315, 36% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $185,600 (44% below Minnesota) and median rent is $848 a month.
Local data for Crookston, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Crookston, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,315
Poverty rate
15.6%
Median home value
$185,600
Median rent
$848/mo
Homeownership
56.6%
Bachelor's or higher
34.7%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
16.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Norwegian Americans (2,351), German Americans (2,032), Mexican Americans (619).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Crookston.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,767
12,003 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,060
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$211M
FY 2026, $6,767 per person
How people get to work
Crookston, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit4.4%
- Walked8.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 16.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Crookston, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,375
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
102
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / -4°F
22.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Crookston, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Crookston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FisherCity | 9.3 mi | 0.4 |
| ClimaxCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| BeltramiCity | 17 mi | 2 |
| Red Lake FallsCity | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| NielsvilleCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| East Grand ForksCity | 22 mi | 5.9 |
| MentorCity | 22 mi | 1.9 |
| FertileCity | 22 mi | 2.1 |
| Thompson, NDCity | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| Grand Forks, NDCity | 24 mi | 29.1 |
| ShellyCity | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| St. HilaireCity | 25 mi | 0.8 |
| Reynolds, NDCity | 25 mi | 0.8 |
| Caledonia, NDCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.5 |
| Buxton, NDCity | 26 mi | 0.3 |
| PlummerCity | 28 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Crookston, MN in?
- Crookston is in Polk County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Crookston, MN?
- About 7,344 people live in Crookston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Crookston?
- Nearby places include Fisher (9.3 mi), Climax (15 mi), Beltrami (17 mi), Red Lake Falls (17 mi), Nielsville (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023