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Scanlon, MN

City in Carlton County, Minnesota.

Population

1,146

Land area

0.9sq mi

People per sq mi

1,336

ZIP codes

0

Scanlon and its ZIP codes

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Scanlon at a glance

  • Scanlon is about 19 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
  • The median household income is $68,750, 23% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $228,800 (31% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,435 a month.

Local data for Scanlon, MN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Scanlon, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$68,750

Poverty rate

7.7%

Median home value

$228,800

Median rent

$1,435/mo

Homeownership

87.1%

Bachelor's or higher

19.3%

Median age

38.1

Average commute

17.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Norwegian Americans (251), German Americans (211), Irish Americans (141).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carlton County. PPP loans are for Scanlon.

Details

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

Carlton County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Scanlon, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone85.8%
  • Carpooled8.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
  • Worked from home3.0%

Average one-way commute: 17.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Scanlon, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Scanlon, MN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.8%

U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts

Diabetes

12.8%

U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts

Smoking

16.6%

U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.1%

U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts

Cities near Scanlon

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
EskoCensus-designated place2.6 mi4.9
CloquetCity3.2 mi35.2
CarltonCity3.7 mi3.8
WrenshallCity5.7 mi1.5
MahnomenCensus-designated place7.4 mi1.3
Big LakeCensus-designated place9.6 mi2.1
ProctorCity9.9 mi3.4
HermantownCity11 mi34.4
Oliver, WIVillage12 mi2.1
MahtowaCensus-designated place14 mi10.6
BrookstonCity14 mi0.5
DuluthCity15 mi71.7
Superior, WICity15 mi36.6
Superior, WIVillage16 mi1.2
BarnumCity19 mi1
Rice LakeCity20 mi32.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Scanlon, MN in?
Scanlon is in Carlton County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Scanlon, MN?
About 1,146 people live in Scanlon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Scanlon?
Nearby places include Esko (2.6 mi), Cloquet (3.2 mi), Carlton (3.7 mi), Wrenshall (5.7 mi), Mahnomen (7.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023