City

Cloquet, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Carlton County  ·  Minnesota

👥17,480Population
💰$66,399Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂37.5Median Age
🏠$213,300Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓39.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.6%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.5%Other: 6.3%Race
White82.6%
Hispanic2.3%
Black0.7%
Asian0.5%
Other6.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads39.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma274 (2.5%)
HS Graduate3,219 (29.7%)
Some College1,234 (11.4%)
Associates1,821 (16.8%)
Bachelors1,550 (14.3%)
Graduate Degree2,750 (25.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 29.7%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 14.3%Graduate: 25.4%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad29.7%
Some College11.4%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors14.3%
Graduate25.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.2%Renter: 28.8%Tenure
Owner71.2%
Renter28.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,399 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$213,300 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$976/mo
Total Housing Units7,687
Vacant Units551

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
58%
About Cloquet, MN

Cloquet is a city in Minnesota, located in Carlton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,480 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.5 years.

Economically, Cloquet is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,399 is near the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Cloquet is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $213,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $976 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cloquet is moderately educated. 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (82.56%).

Cloquet, MN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Cloquet
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55720 17,480 $66,399 $213,300 $976 4.6% 39.6% 71.2%