Carlton County, Minnesota
Carlton County Courthouse
Location in the U.S. state of Minnesota
Minnesota's location in the U.S.
Founded	May 23, 1857 (created) 1870 (organized)[1]
Named for	Reuben B. Carlton
Seat	Carlton
Largest city	Cloquet
Area
• Total	875 sq mi (2,266 km2)
• Land	861 sq mi (2,230 km2)
• Water	14 sq mi (36 km2), 1.6%
Population (est.)
• (2016)	35,738
• Density	41/sq mi (16/km2)
Congressional district	8th
Time zone	Central: UTC−6/−5
Website	www.co.carlton.mn.us

Carlton County is a county located in the State of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 35,386.^[2] Its county seat is Carlton.^[3] A portion of the Fond du Lac Indian Reservation is in the county. The county was formed in 1857 and organized in 1870.^[4]

Carlton County is included in the Duluth, MN-WI Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography[edit]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 875 square miles (2,270 km²), of which 861 square miles (2,230 km²) is land and 14 square miles (36 km²) (1.6%) is water.^[5]

Major highways[edit]

Adjacent counties[edit]

• 
  Saint Louis County, Minnesota (north)


• 
  Douglas County, Wisconsin (east)


• 
  Pine County, Minnesota (south)


• 
  Aitkin County, Minnesota (west)

Climate and weather[edit]

In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Carlton have ranged from a low of 1 °F (−17 °C) in January to a high of 80 °F (27 °C) in July, although a record low of −45 °F (−43 °C) was recorded in January 1912 and a record high of 105 °F (41 °C) was recorded in July 1936. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 0.87 inches (22 mm) in February to 4.34 inches (110 mm) in September.^[6]

Demographics[edit]

As of the 2010 census, there were 35,386 people residing in the county. 89.7% were White, 5.9% Native American, 1.4% Black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% of some other race and 2.4% of two or more races. 1.4% were Hispanic or Latino (of any race). 16.4% were of German, 13.5% Finnish, 8.9% Norwegian, 8.6% Swedish and 5.6% American ancestry.^[12]

As of the 2000 census, there were 31,671 people, 12,064 households, and 8,408 families residing in the county. The population density was 37 people per square mile (14/km²). There were 13,721 housing units at an average density of 16 per square mile (6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 91.75% White, 0.97% Black or African American, 5.19% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 1.52% from two or more races. 0.84% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 18.5% were of German, 16.9% Finnish, 12.5% Norwegian, 11.8% Swedish and 5.8% Polish ancestry. 95.5% spoke English, 1.8% Finnish and 1.1% Spanish as their first language.

There were 12,064 households out of which 32.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.50% were married couples living together, 9.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.30% were non-families. 26.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the county, the population was spread out with 25.40% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 28.40% from 25 to 44, 23.50% from 45 to 64, and 15.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 102.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.20 males.

Age pyramid of county residents based on 2000 U.S. census data

The median income for a household in the county was $40,021, and the median income for a family was $48,406. Males had a median income of $38,788 versus $25,555 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,073. About 5.40% of families and 7.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.20% of those under age 18 and 9.30% of those age 65 or over.

Communities[edit]

Cities[edit]

Townships[edit]

Unorganized territories[edit]

• Clear Creek


• North Carlton

Census-designated places[edit]

• Big Lake


• Esko


• Mahtowa

Other unincorporated communities[edit]

Politics[edit]

See also[edit]

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Carlton County, Minnesota


• 
  Cloquet Fire of 1918

References[edit]

External links[edit]

• Carlton County official website


• Carltoncountyhelp.org: A guide to service organizations in Carlton County, MN


• 
  Mn/DOT – map of Carlton County
  

Coordinates: 46°35′N 92°41′W / 46.59°N 92.68°W / 46.59; -92.68