Pennington County, MN

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2021 Population

14,063

0.333% 1-year decline

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic
(DFL) Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic
(DFL) Party

2021 Median Age

39.5

0.509% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

10.3%

2.7% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$64,268

5.46% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$162,100

0.796% 1-year decline

2021 Employed Population

7,454

0.161% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Pennington County, MN had a population of 14.1k people with a median age of 39.5 and a median household income of $64,268. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Pennington County, MN declined from 14,110 to 14,063, a −0.333% decrease and its median household income grew from $60,940 to $64,268, a 5.46% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pennington County, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.8%), White (Hispanic) (2.69%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.06%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.27%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.19%).

None of the households in Pennington County, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.1% of the residents in Pennington County, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pennington County, MN are Northland Community and Technical College (858 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Pennington County, MN was $162,100, and the homeownership rate was 74.1%.

Most people in Pennington County, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 13.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Pennington County, MN was 2 cars per household.

Pennington County, MN borders Beltrami County, MN, Clearwater County, MN, Marshall County, MN, Polk County, MN, and Red Lake County, MN.

United States Minnesota

Population & Diversity

Pennington County, MN is home to a population of 14.1k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.3% of Pennington County, MN residents were born outside of the country (323 people).

In 2021, there were 33.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.6k people) in Pennington County, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 378 White (Hispanic) and 289 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.1%

2021 Citizenship

99%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.1% of Pennington County, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Pennington County, MN was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Pennington County, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pennington County, MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
12.6k ± 44
White (Hispanic)
378 ± 93
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
289 ± 101

4.13%

Hispanic Population

581 people

4.13% of the people in Pennington County, MN are hispanic (581 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Pennington County, MN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Minnesota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
55,478 ± 5,754 people
Somalia
39,298 ± 4,850 people
India
30,033 ± 4,243 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 55,478 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 39,298 and India with 30,033.

Foreign-Born Population

2.3%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

323 people

2.26%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

319 people

As of 2021, 2.3% of Pennington County, MN residents (323 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Pennington County, MN was 2.26%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Pennington County, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
292 ± 78
Gulf War (2001-)
112 ± 61
Gulf War (1990s)
69 ± 34

Pennington County, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.61 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Pennington County, MN employs 7.45k people. The largest industries in Pennington County, MN are Manufacturing (1,481 people), Wholesale Trade (1,222 people), and Retail Trade (947 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($105,179), Educational Services ($54,792), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($53,750).

Males in Minnesota have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,287. The income inequality in Minnesota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.459, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

7.45k

2021 Value

± 461

0.161%

1 Year growth

± 8.61%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Pennington County, MN grew at a rate of 0.161%, from 7.44k employees to 7.45k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pennington County, MN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (898 people), Sales & Related Occupations (866 people), and Material Moving Occupations (725 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pennington County, MN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Minnesota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

7.45k

2021 Value

± 461

0.161%

1 Year growth

± 8.61%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Pennington County, MN grew at a rate of 0.161%, from 7.44k employees to 7.45k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pennington County, MN, are Manufacturing (1,481 people), Wholesale Trade (1,222 people), and Retail Trade (947 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pennington County, MN, though some of these residents may live in Pennington County, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,973

Median earning men ± $3,299

$36,423

Median earning women ± $3,273

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($54,716), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($54,500), and Wholesale Trade ($54,327).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($68,750), Wholesale Trade ($44,970), and Public Administration ($42,353).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

116
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
100
Retail Trade
93
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$183k
Wholesale Trade
$105k
Manufacturing
$56.3k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $28.4B, followed by Electronics ($26.2B) and Precision instruments ($23.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Minnesota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$333B

2020 Value in Minnesota

$636B

Projected 2050 Value in Minnesota

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Minnesota trade was $333B. This is expected to increase 91% to $636B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Minnesota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Wisconsin
$25.1B
Iowa
$14.8B
Illinois
$14B

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Wisconsin with $25.1B, followed by Iowa with $14.8B and Illinois and $14B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Minnesota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennington County, MN went to Donald J. Trump with 62.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.42%).

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.42%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennington County, MN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Minnesota

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Amy Klobuchar

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2007
The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the Democratic Party (United States)|U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.

Tina Smith

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing Minnesota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Minnesota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Minnesota

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Minnesota have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Pennington County, MN awarded 858 degrees. The student population of Pennington County, MN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,086 male students and 1,630 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pennington County, MN are White (721 and 84.5%), followed by Black or African American (46 and 5.39%), Two or More Races (27 and 3.17%), and Hispanic or Latino (24 and 2.81%).

The largest universities in Pennington County, MN by number of degrees awarded are Northland Community and Technical College (858 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Pennington County, MN are Liberal Arts & Sciences (138 and 16.1%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (110 and 12.8%), and Registered Nursing (65 and 7.58%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,716 students enrolled in Pennington County, MN, 40% men and 60% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,171 records, of which 58.7% were women and 41.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
138 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
65 degrees awarded
General Business
28 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Pennington County, MN was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 138 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Pennington County, MN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Northland Community and Technical College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

858 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northland Community and Technical College with 858 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 332 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pennington County, MN, which is 0.631 times less than the 526 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 721 degrees mean that there were 15.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 46 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($5,435) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($617) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.858% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.954% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.07M), Bachelors Degree (1.02M), and Some college (978k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Pennington County, MN was $162,100 in 2021, which is 0.662 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $163,400 to $162,100, a 0.796% decrease. The homeownership rate in Pennington County, MN is 74.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Pennington County, MN have an average commute time of 13.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pennington County, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Pennington County, MN is $64,268. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Pennington County, MN was Census Tract 903 with a value of $91,125, followed by Census Tract 901 and Census Tract 902, with respective values of $77,143 and $62,101.

In 2022, 10.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Pennington County, MN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 2.12%.

Housing

Property

$162,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,082

$4,435

Median Property Taxes

±$311

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Pennington County, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Pennington County, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.1%

Homeownership

2021

65%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 74.1% of the housing units in Pennington County, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Pennington County, MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 903
Census Tract 901
Census Tract 902

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Pennington County, MN was Census Tract 903 with a value of $91,125, followed by Census Tract 901 and Census Tract 902, with respective values of $77,143 and $62,101.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Pennington County, MN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$64,268

Median Household Income

± $4,421

5.99k

Number of Households

± 392

In 2021, the median household income of the 5.99k households in Pennington County, MN grew to $64,268 from the previous year's value of $60,940.

The following chart displays the households in Pennington County, MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Pennington County, MN is from Minnesota.

0.459

2021 Wage GINI in Minnesota

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Minnesota

In 2021, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.234% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Minnesota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Minnesota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.9%)
Worked At Home (7.57%)
Carpooled (5.69%)

In 2021, 79.9% of workers in Pennington County, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.57%) and those who carpooled to work (5.69%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

13.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pennington County, MN have a shorter commute time (13.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.28% of the workforce in Pennington County, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Pennington County, MN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Pennington County, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Pennington County, MN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 10.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Pennington County, MN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 2.12%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pennington County, MN (1.42k out of 13.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females < 5 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Pennington County, MN is White, followed by Native American and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 8.5% of the children was living in poverty in Pennington County, MN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 105 in Pennington County, MN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.143 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

97.2% of the population of Pennington County, MN has health coverage, with 58.9% on employee plans, 12.5% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 0.779% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennington County, MN see 1412 patients per year on average, which represents a 10.3% decrease from the previous year (1575 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1542 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 347 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,412 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennington County, MN

Primary care physicians in Pennington County, MN see an average of 1,412 patients per year. This represents a 10.3% decrease from the previous year (1,575 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pennington County, MN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.7% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.79%

Uninsured

58.9%

Employer Coverage

12.5%

Medicaid

11.9%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

0.779%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pennington County, MN grew by 13.1% from 2.47% to 2.79%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Pennington County, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Pennington County, MN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Pennington County, MN.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33.8% in Pennington County, MN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Pennington County, MN.

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