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Chisago County, MN market data
How Chisago County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 59,142
- +4.3% since 2020
- Households
- 21,364
- Median household income
- $99,400
- +19.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $351,900
- Jobs located here
- 13,785
- Highest market score
- 91
- Grocery stores, #42 of 2,070 scored counties
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What this means
Chisago County has an estimated 59,142 people and 21,364 households. Population estimates put the population change in Chisago County from 2020 to 2025 at +4.3%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Chisago County is $99,400, 23% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 19.1%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Chisago County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 140, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (88).
Of the business types scored in Chisago County, grocery stores (91), optometrists and eye clinics (90) and tire shops (90) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For grocery stores, that ranks #42 of 2,070 scored counties.
Chisago County is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for electricians (twice the U.S. rate) and lowest for dentists and orthodontists (50% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Chisago County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Chisago County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 91 | #42 of 2,070 | 6 | 2.8 | $23.4M | 252 | 4 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 90 | #5 of 1,302 | 5 | 2.3 | $6.8M | 217 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 90 | #16 of 1,530 | 6 | 2.8 | $4.8M | 190 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 89 | #19 of 2,222 | 16 | 7.5 | $6M | 196 | 26 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 86 | #51 of 2,405 | 148 | 69.3 | $646K | 174 | 65 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 85 | #21 of 1,886 | 14 | 6.6 | $2.4M | 247 | 12 |
| Car washes and detailing | 85 | #34 of 1,451 | 7 | 3.3 | $4.1M | 162 | 3 |
| Barbershops | 85 | #36 of 1,356 | 7 | 3.3 | $3.4M | 182 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 85 | #41 of 1,889 | 7 | 3.3 | $13.7M | 330 | 9 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 85 | #103 of 2,402 | 36 | 16.9 | $3.9M | 115 | 7 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 83 | #101 of 2,210 | 29 | 13.6 | $1.6M | 186 | 6 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 82 | #135 of 2,087 | 21 | 9.8 | $2.3M | 178 | 6 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 81 | #89 of 2,063 | 15 | 7.0 | $6.4M | 172 | 9 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 81 | #115 of 2,405 | 91 | 42.6 | $1.1M | 158 | 30 |
| Convenience stores | 79 | #204 of 2,261 | 19 | 8.9 | $7.4M | 94 | 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 78 | #124 of 2,394 | 95 | 44.5 | $358K | 235 | 47 |
| Gas stations | 78 | #187 of 2,358 | 17 | 8.0 | $4.2M | 174 | 26 |
| Spas and skin care | 76 | #105 of 1,769 | 13 | 6.1 | $1.8M | 211 | 5 |
| Veterinarians | 73 | #221 of 1,485 | 7 | 3.3 | $3M | 110 | 6 |
| Pizza | 73 | #233 of 2,090 | 22 | 10.3 | $4.3M | 86 | 26 |
| Gyms | 72 | #196 of 1,792 | 20 | 9.4 | $1.2M | 91 | 4 |
| Pet businesses | 70 | #288 of 2,200 | 25 | 11.7 | $842K | 96 | 11 |
| Hair salons | 69 | #307 of 2,339 | 34 | 15.9 | $706K | 164 | 18 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 68 | #135 of 887 | 5 | 2.3 | Index only | 169 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 68 | #328 of 2,088 | 36 | 16.9 | $658K | 99 | 7 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 66 | #409 of 2,385 | 63 | 29.5 | $381K | 179 | 33 |
| Auto repair and car care | 66 | #498 of 2,401 | 83 | 38.9 | $344K | 128 | 47 |
| Nail salons | 64 | #287 of 1,328 | 9 | 4.2 | $2.7M | 160 | 10 |
| Auto repair shops | 64 | #559 of 2,378 | 50 | 23.4 | $571K | 128 | 40 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 63 | #318 of 1,334 | 15 | 7.0 | $1.6M | 78 | 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 62 | #425 of 1,461 | 10 | 4.7 | $2.1M | 83 | 5 |
| Insurance agencies | 62 | #719 of 2,272 | 20 | 9.4 | $2.1M | 169 | 21 |
| Roofing and gutters | 59 | #384 of 1,177 | 7 | 3.3 | $9.3M | 110 | 7 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 59 | #531 of 1,771 | 16 | 7.5 | $1.8M | 110 | 40 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 54 | #576 of 1,327 | 10 | 4.7 | $2.9M | 93 | 10 |
| Child care and preschools | 54 | #725 of 1,611 | 13 | 6.1 | $837K | 84 | 14 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 52 | #936 of 2,176 | 38 | 17.8 | Index only | 159 | 34 |
| Real estate | 51 | #1,041 of 2,229 | 52 | 24.3 | Index only | 147 | 43 |
| Chiropractors | 47 | #851 of 1,490 | 20 | 9.4 | $1.7M | 71 | 12 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 46 | #1,004 of 1,707 | 19 | 8.9 | $3.4M | 72 | 25 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 45 | #872 of 1,493 | 15 | 7.0 | $2M | 67 | 26 |
| Home repair trades | 40 | #1,510 of 2,057 | 37 | 17.3 | $1.8M | 72 | 63 |
| Electricians | 35 | #920 of 1,160 | 11 | 5.1 | $5.9M | 49 | 31 |
| Home inspectors | 27 | #383 of 415 | 5 | 2.3 | Index only | 25 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.9 | $8.5M | 478 | 19 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.9 | Index only | 149 | 6 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.4 | $1.1M | 155 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.4 | $11.4M | 472 | 4 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.9 | $23.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.9 | $14.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $29.5M | Too few | 14 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $21M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $34.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $23.7M | Too few | 4 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Chisago County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $28.6M | $1,337 | 140 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $70.6M | $3,305 | 127 |
| Food away from home | $95.6M | $4,477 | 110 |
| Groceries | $140.3M | $6,566 | 104 |
| Personal care products and services | $24M | $1,124 | 112 |
| Child care and other personal services | $10.9M | $510 | 88 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $23.7M | $1,109 | 113 |
| Medical and dental services | $34.1M | $1,594 | 124 |
| Pets | $21M | $985 | 108 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $47.6M | $2,227 | 108 |
| Vehicle insurance | $42.5M | $1,990 | 102 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $64.9M | $3,037 | 101 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $29.5M | $1,379 | 98 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $330.1M | $15,452 | 93 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Chisago County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 59,142+4.3% since 2020
- Households
- 21,364
- Median age
- 41.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 86%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.2
- Land area
- 415 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 140
- Median household income
- $99,400+19.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $116,368
- Median home value
- $351,900
- Jobs located here
- 13,785
- Daytime population
- 41,049Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Chisago County, MN growing?
Population estimates put Chisago County at 59,142 people in 2025, up 4.3% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 21,364 households. Median household income rose 19.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Chisago County, MN spend?
Households in Chisago County spend about $330.1M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $140.3M on groceries and $95.6M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Chisago County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 140, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (88).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Chisago County, MN?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Chisago County are for grocery stores (91), optometrists and eye clinics (90) and tire shops (90). Chisago County ranks #42 of 2,070 scored counties for grocery stores.
How does Chisago County, MN compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Chisago County is $99,400 a year, 23% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 4.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $351,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Chisago County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for electricians (twice the U.S. rate) and the fewest for dentists and orthodontists (50% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 44 of the 56 business types have a score in Chisago County, each ranked against other counties.
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