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Crookston, MN


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Crookston, Minnesota

Crookston, Minnesota, in Polk county, is 62 miles N of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 250 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is located in the Grand Forks metropolitan area. Crookston has a population of 8,192.

The People and Families of Crookston

In Crookston, about 46% of adults are married. Crookston offers a lot of one-person housing.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Crookston had a median family income of $44,157.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crookston Housing

Owners occupy 63% of the housing units in Crookston. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Crookston is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Crookston, 88% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Crookston, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyCrookston Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Crookston Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Crookston Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 19%Crookston Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Crookston, MN

Comparing Crookston 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 Citizens86
Male Share of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Men66
Well-Paid Single Women56
Female Share of the Population56
Age of the Population54
Racial Diversity49
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults67
Median Family Income54
People Above Poverty42
People in Middle Class or Better43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home42
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
People Living Alone97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Housing Recently Built23

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