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Carlton, MN


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Carlton, Minnesota

Carlton, Minnesota, in Carlton county, is 17 miles SW of Duluth, Minnesota (center to center) and 122 miles N of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city has a population of 810.

The People and Families of Carlton

In Carlton, about 41% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Carlton live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

Carlton benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Carlton had a median family income of $44,792.

Carlton Housing

About 68% of housing units in Carlton are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Carlton, 92% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in Carlton. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

Carlton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Carlton Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Carlton, MN

Comparing Carlton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men86
Well-Paid Single Women64
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income75
People Above Poverty64
People in Middle Class or Better64
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times97
Working at Home41
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Affordability of Rents44
Housing Recently Built33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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