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Crosby, MN
City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
Population
2,218
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
750
ZIP codes
0
Crosby and its ZIP codes
Crosby at a glance
- Crosby is about 10 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $41,554, 53% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $185,600 (44% below Minnesota) and median rent is $849 a month.
Local data for Crosby, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Crosby, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,554
Poverty rate
16.9%
Median home value
$185,600
Median rent
$849/mo
Homeownership
54.2%
Bachelor's or higher
16.8%
Median age
52.3
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (633), Norwegian Americans (383), Irish Americans (274).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Crow Wing County. PPP loans are for Crosby.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,346
31,145 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,191
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$600M
FY 2026, $9,081 per person
How people get to work
Crosby, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.4%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.7%
- Bicycle2.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Crosby, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
707
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
88
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 0°F
24.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Crosby, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Crosby
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CuyunaCity | 1.9 mi | 3.2 |
| IrontonCity | 2.1 mi | 1.4 |
| TrommaldCity | 2.6 mi | 3.7 |
| DeerwoodCity | 3 mi | 1.5 |
| RivertonCity | 5 mi | 0.8 |
| MerrifieldCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| AitkinCity | 12 mi | 3 |
| CrosslakeCity | 14 mi | 25.8 |
| GarrisonCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| BrainerdCity | 15 mi | 12.1 |
| Breezy PointCity | 15 mi | 11.7 |
| NisswaCity | 16 mi | 10.8 |
| Pequot LakesCity | 17 mi | 16.4 |
| BaxterCity | 19 mi | 18.9 |
| Manhattan BeachCity | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| Lake ShoreCity | 19 mi | 12.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Crosby, MN in?
- Crosby is in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Crosby, MN?
- About 2,218 people live in Crosby, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Crosby?
- Nearby places include Cuyuna (1.9 mi), Ironton (2.1 mi), Trommald (2.6 mi), Deerwood (3 mi), Riverton (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023