Cook County, Minnesota
Cook County: County in Minnesota, United States
About
Cook County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,176 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 5,417 inhabitants. Its county seat is Grand Marais. The county was created 150 years ago in 1874.
Quick Facts about Cook County
| Population : | 5,417 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| Different from : | Cooke County, Cook County, Cook County |
| Area : | 8650 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 57% |
| Land as percent of area : | 43% |
| Capital : | Grand Marais |
| Establishment : | November 11, 1874 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 03:42:01 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.45% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Cook County is located at 47°49'1"N 90°32'28"W (47.8168400, -90.5410800). It has 5 neighbors: Keweenaw County, Ontonagon County, Lake County, Ashland County and Superior.
Cook County map
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The largest city of Cook County is Grand Marais with a population of 1,341. Other cities include and Schroeder population 216. See all Cook County cities & populated places.
Cook County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cook County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Marais | 1,341 | City in Minnesota, U. |
| Red Rock | 752 | Township in Mower County, Minnesota |
| Lutsen | 461 | Township in Cook County, Minnesota |
| Tofte | 267 | Township in Cook County, Minnesota |
| Schroeder | 216 | Unincorporated community in Cook County, Minnesota |
- Official Website
Official website of Cook County
Cook County has 5 neighbours.
- Keweenaw County county in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan
- Ontonagon County county in Michigan, United States
- Lake County county in Minnesota, United States
- Ashland County county in Wisconsin, United States
- Superior city in and county seat of Douglas County, Wisconsin
Demographics
The population of Cook County increased by 4.45% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,176 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,209 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,180 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,186 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,244 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,245 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,338 | 1.74% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,411 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,425 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,463 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,417 | -0.85% | estimation process |
People born in Cook County (1)
American artist (1919-2000) George Morrison was born in Cook County
Other places with the same name (3)
- Cook County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 5,108,284 people.
- Cook County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 17,291 people.
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. |
