Karlstad, Minnesota
Karlstad: City in Minnesota, USA
About
Karlstad is a city located in the county of Kittson in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 760 and a population density of 195 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 706 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Karlstad
| Population : | 706 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Kittson County |
| Postal code : | 56732 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 218 |
| Area : | 3.9 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,050 feet / 320 meters |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 19:05:10 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 181 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.65% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Karlstad is located at 48°34'39"N 96°31'14"W (48.5774800, -96.5206000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Karlstad decreased by 7.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 760 | - | census |
| 2011 | 756 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 748 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 747 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 737 | -1.36% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 729 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 721 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 714 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 715 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 719 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 706 | -1.84% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 37,190 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 35,726 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 4.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 39,143 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 35,744 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.6% |
| White only, percent : | 80.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 13.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 79.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,813 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 17.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 73.0% |
Karlstad zip code is 56732.
County name: Kittson, County
fips: 27069
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 73.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $456,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,288 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $755 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,522 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 14,016 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.62 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 43.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 1.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 142,737 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 315,605 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 450,235 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,394,195 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $38,462 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $96,522 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $44,618 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,601 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,005 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,120 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 400 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,838 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 215 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,984 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,599.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 13.75 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Karlstad, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GFK | Grand Forks | 5555 DeMers Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Karlstad
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Karlstad Post Office | Karlstad (MN) | 56732 |
Other cities in Kittson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kittson County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
