Crookston is a city located in Polk County Minnesota. Crookston has a 2024 population of 7,204. It is also the county seat of Polk County. Crookston is currently declining at a rate of -0.88% annually and its population has decreased by -3.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,460 in 2020.
The average household income in Crookston is $66,284 with a poverty rate of 15.31%. The median age in Crookston is 39.4 years: 36.3 years for males, and 41.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Crookston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,368 | 85.22% |
| Two or more races | 522 | 6.99% |
| Asian | 225 | 3.01% |
| Other race | 176 | 2.36% |
| Black or African American | 126 | 1.69% |
| Native American | 55 | 0.74% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,321 | 2.04 | 55.7 | 44.3 |
| Non Family | 1,550 | 1.09 | 38.1 | 61.9 |
| Married | 1,290 | 2.69 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Female | 273 | 2.74 | 31.9 | 68.1 |
| Male | 208 | 4.13 | 75 | 25 |
2.75
Average Family Size
2.04
Average Household Size
55.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 203 | 3.84% |
| Associates Degree | 556 | 10.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,052 | 19.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 505 | 9.55% |
| High School Graduate | 1,678 | 31.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 105 | 1.99% |
| Some College | 1,190 | 22.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,406 | 4,257 | 1,389 |
| Hispanic | 502 | 352 | 139 |
| 2+ Races | 223 | 135 | 17 |
| Other Race | 176 | 162 | 0 |
| Asian | 135 | 135 | 9 |
| Black | 88 | 88 | 0 |
| Native American | 33 | 24 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 31.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,102 | $61,094 | $42,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,645 | $68,549 | $68,800 |
| High School Graduate | $35,233 | $38,715 | $26,563 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,495 | $23,661 | $20,435 |
| Overall | $40,449 | $51,522 | $29,409 |
| Some College | $41,278 | $51,125 | $36,701 |
$40,449
Average Earnings
$51,522
Average Male
$29,409
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.55% of Crookston residents speak only English, while 7.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.98% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,546 | 578 | 10.42% |
| Hispanic | 827 | 393 | 47.52% |
| Multiple | 521 | 312 | 59.88% |
| Native | 33 | 26 | 78.79% |
| Other | 176 | 14 | 7.95% |
15.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.94%
Male Poverty Rate
21.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Crookston is Native, with 78.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Crookston is Other, with 7.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.03% |
| High School | 13.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.75% |
| Some College | 10.28% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 60.76% |
| Female Employed | 17.3% |
| Female Unemployed | 16.36% |
| Male Employed | 1.09% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,392 | $89,249 |
| Households | $52,557 | $66,284 |
| Married Families | $88,388 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,731 | $37,768 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.8%
Male Marriage Rate
44.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
431
Number of Veterans
411
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 249 |
| Second Gulf War | 51 |
| First Gulf War | 38 |
| World War II | 12 |
| Korea | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 207 |
| 75+ | 101 |
| 55 to 64 | 72 |
| 35 to 54 | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 23 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 346 | 6.64% |
| Black | 64 | 50.79% |
| Asian | 21 | 13.64% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 2.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61%
Labor Force Participation
58.7%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
62.46%
Born in Crookston
96.39%
Native Born
3.61%
Foreign Born
0.75%
Non Citizen
2.86%
Naturalized
96.39% of Crookston residents were born in the United States, with 62.46% having been born in Minnesota. 0.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,884 | -64 | -0.92% |
| 2028 | 6,948 | -64 | -0.91% |
| 2027 | 7,012 | -64 | -0.9% |
| 2026 | 7,076 | -64 | -0.9% |
| 2025 | 7,140 | -64 | -0.89% |
| 2024 | 7,204 | -64 | -0.88% |
| 2023 | 7,268 | -55 | -0.75% |
| 2022 | 7,323 | -43 | -0.58% |
| 2021 | 7,366 | -94 | -1.26% |
| 2020 | 7,460 | -286 | -3.69% |
| 2019 | 7,746 | 25 | 0.32% |
| 2018 | 7,721 | -71 | -0.91% |
| 2017 | 7,792 | 40 | 0.52% |
| 2016 | 7,752 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2015 | 7,751 | 3 | 0.04% |
| 2014 | 7,748 | -151 | -1.91% |
| 2013 | 7,899 | 48 | 0.61% |
| 2012 | 7,851 | -15 | -0.19% |
| 2011 | 7,866 | -32 | -0.41% |
| 2010 | 7,898 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,192 | 73 | 0.9% |
| 1990 | 8,119 | -509 | -5.9% |
| 1980 | 8,628 | 316 | 3.8% |
| 1970 | 8,312 | -234 | -2.74% |
| 1960 | 8,546 | 1,194 | 16.24% |
| 1950 | 7,352 | 191 | 2.67% |
| 1940 | 7,161 | 840 | 13.29% |
| 1930 | 6,321 | -504 | -7.38% |
| 1920 | 6,825 | -734 | -9.71% |
| 1910 | 7,559 | 2,200 | 41.05% |
| 1900 | 5,359 | 1,902 | 55.02% |
| 1890 | 3,457 | -3,427 | -49.78% |