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Mahnomen County, MN
11 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Mahnomen County, Minnesota.
Population
5,358
Land area
558sq mi
People per sq mi
10
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Mahnomen County
Mahnomen County at a glance
- Mahnomen County is 87% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,441, 33% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $161,900 (51% below Minnesota) and median rent is $696 a month.
- Its largest cities are Mahnomen (1,049), Naytahwaush (478) and Waubun (419).
Local data for Mahnomen County, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mahnomen County, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,441
Poverty rate
18.3%
Median home value
$161,900
Prices +17.7% in a year
Median rent
$696/mo
Homeownership
73.3%
Bachelor's or higher
16.2%
Median age
35.4
Average commute
20.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,190), Norwegian Americans (992), Irish Americans (223).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
6.6%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,823
2,028 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,616
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$49.03M
FY 2026, $9,061 per person
PPP loans
$9.1M
358 loans, 989 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$31.23K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Mahnomen County, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.5%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked6.7%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mahnomen County, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
430
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / -2°F
26.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mahnomen County, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.8%
U.S. 33.3% +10.5 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
24.5%
U.S. 12.8% +11.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Mahnomen County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Mahnomen County, MN?
- Mahnomen is the largest city or town in Mahnomen County, with about 1,049 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Mahnomen County?
- Mahnomen County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 56516, 56557, 56566, 56589, 56651.
- What is the population of Mahnomen County, MN?
- About 5,358 people live in Mahnomen County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Mahnomen County?
- Mahnomen County borders Becker County, Polk County, Clearwater County, Norman County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023