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Cloquet, MN


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Cloquet, Minnesota

Cloquet, Minnesota is 17 miles W of Duluth, Minnesota (center to center) and 126 miles N of St. Paul, Minnesota. It is in Carlton county. The population of the city is 11,201.

The People and Families of Cloquet

In Cloquet, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cloquet had a median family income of $47,799.

Political Inclinations

Among Cloquet political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $6,590. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Cloquet Housing

Of the housing in Cloquet, approximately 74% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Cloquet, 94% of commuters drive to work. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Cloquet Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Cloquet Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Cloquet, MN

Comparing Cloquet 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 Citizens85
Female Share of the Population77
Age of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men55
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Male Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income56
People in Middle Class or Better55
People Above Poverty54
College Educated Adults35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home52
Walking and Biking to Work45
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents96
People Living Alone86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Housing Recently Built33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime75
Low Property Crime53

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