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Karlstad, MN


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Karlstad, Minnesota

Karlstad, Minnesota is 118 miles N of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 292 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is in Kittson county. The population of the city is 794.

The People and Families of Karlstad

In Karlstad, about 49% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Karlstad. Adults in the city are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in Karlstad.

The city has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in Karlstad.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Karlstad had a median family income of $35,469. A sizable number of people in Karlstad work from home.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from Karlstad.

Karlstad Housing

Of the housing in Karlstad, approximately 66% is occupied by their owners. Rents in the city are lower than most places in Minnesota.

Commuting

In Karlstad, 79% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyKarlstad Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Karlstad Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Karlstad, MN

Comparing Karlstad 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 Population109
Female Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Well-Paid Single Men31
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
People Above Poverty42
Median Family Income31
People in Middle Class or Better31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times64
Walking and Biking to Work21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Affordability of Property Taxes68
Housing Recently Built66
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