Kittson County, Minnesota
Kittson County: County in Minnesota, United States
About
Kittson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 4,552 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 4,214 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hallock. The county was created 146 years ago in 1878.
Quick Facts about Kittson County
| Population : | 4,214 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| Area : | 2858 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.4% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.6% |
| Named for : | Norman Kittson |
| Altitude : | 892 feet / 272 meters |
| Capital : | Hallock |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1878 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:52:25 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.02% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Kittson County is located at 48°46'36"N 96°46'58"W (48.7766300, -96.7828500). It has 2 neighbors: Marshall County and Pembina County.
Kittson County map
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The largest city of Kittson County is Karlstad with a population of 706. Other cities include, Lancaster population 327, Lake Bronson population 199, Kennedy population 182 and Hallock population 95. See all Kittson County cities & populated places.
Kittson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kittson County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Karlstad | 706 | City in Minnesota, USA |
| Lancaster | 327 | City in Kittson County, Minnesota |
| Lake Bronson | 199 | Minnesota |
| Kennedy | 182 | Human settlement in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Deerwood | 141 | Township in Kittson County, Minnesota |
| Hallock | 95 | City in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Halma | 60 | Human settlement in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Saint Vincent | 53 | |
| Caribou | 44 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Pelan | 43 | Township in Kittson County, Minnesota |
| Humboldt | 42 | City in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Donaldson | 39 | Human settlement in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Kittson County
Kittson County has 2 neighbours.
- Marshall County county in Minnesota, United States
- Pembina County county in North Dakota, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Kittson County decreased by 8.02% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,552 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,540 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,497 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,498 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,455 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,409 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,320 | -2.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,261 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,268 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,298 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,214 | -1.99% | estimation process |
Minnesota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | 1,268,408 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Ramsey County | 547,903 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| 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. |
