Carlton County, Minnesota

Carlton County: County in Minnesota, United States

About

Carlton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 35,386 and a population density of 16 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 35,769 inhabitants. Its county seat is Carlton. The county was created 167 years ago in 1857.

Carlton County locator map
Location of Carlton County on Minnesota map.

Quick Facts about Carlton County

Population : 35,769 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Minnesota (United States)
Area : 2267 km2
Water as percent of area : 1.6%
Land as percent of area : 98.4%
Named for : Reuben B. Carlton
Altitude : 1,240 feet / 378 meters
Capital : Carlton
Establishment : May 05, 1857
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 02:41:18 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 16 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 1.07% (2010-2020)
Carlton Courthouse 002 image
Carlton Courthouse 002
Carlton Courthouse 002 image
Carlton Courthouse 002 image

Geography

Carlton County is located at 46°35'33"N 92°40'37"W (46.5924000, -92.6770500). It has 3 neighbors: Saint Louis County, Aitkin County and Pine County.

Carlton County map

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The largest city of Carlton County is Woodbury with a population of 74,255. Other cities include, Cloquet population 12,014, Thomson population 5,163, Carlton population 1,081 and Scanlon population 945. See all Carlton County cities & populated places.

Carlton County Populated Places (more)

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Carlton County.

City Name Population Title
Woodbury 74,255 The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.
Cloquet 12,014 City in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States
Thomson 5,163 City in Minnesota, USA
Barnum 1,088 Township in Carlton County, Minnesota
Carlton 1,081 City in Minnesota, United States
Scanlon 945 City in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States of America
Blackhoof 916 Township in Carlton County, Minnesota
Mahtowa 625 Township in Carlton County, Minnesota
Kettle River 518 City in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States of America
Atkinson 427 Unincorporated community in Carlton County, Minnesota
Wrenshall 395 Township in Carlton County, Minnesota
Cromwell 364 City in Minnesota, United States
Pleasant Valley 317 Unincorporated community in Carlton County, Minnesota
Holyoke 188 Township in Carlton County, Minnesota
Automba 147 Township in Carlton County, Minnesota
Moose Lake 119 City in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States of America

Carlton County has 3 neighbours.

Demographics

The population of Carlton County increased by 1.07% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 35,386 - census
2011 35,445 0.17% estimation process
2012 35,272 -0.49% estimation process
2013 35,275 0.01% estimation process
2014 35,365 0.25% estimation process
2015 35,409 0.12% estimation process
2016 35,555 0.41% estimation process
2017 35,509 -0.13% estimation process
2018 35,822 0.87% estimation process
2019 35,871 0.14% estimation process
2020 35,769 -0.29% estimation process

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County Name Population Title
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Minneapolis 433,111 The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.
Dakota County 431,807 County in Minnesota, United States
Anoka County 359,921 County in Minnesota, United States
Saint Paul 306,717 The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.
Washington County 265,476 County in Minnesota, United States
Saint Louis County 198,538 County in Minnesota, United States
Stearns County 162,038 County in Minnesota, United States
Olmsted County 159,298 County in Minnesota, United States
Scott County 150,689 County in Minnesota, United States
Wright County 140,249 County in Minnesota, United States
Carver County 106,565 County in Minnesota, United States
Sherburne County 98,811 County in Minnesota, United States
Bloomington 84,583 The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Plymouth 79,635 The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.