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Koochiching County, MN market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Koochiching County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 11,587
- −3.7% since 2020
- Households
- 5,872
- Median household income
- $66,940
- +31.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $156,600
- Jobs located here
- 4,294
- Highest market score
- 73
- Auto repair and car care, #261 of 2,401 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
An estimated 11,587 people live in Koochiching County, in 5,872 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Koochiching County declined 3.7%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Koochiching County is $66,940 a year, 17% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 31.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Koochiching County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 118, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (64).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Koochiching County are for auto repair and car care businesses (73); medical and dental practices (59); and salons, barbers and spas (58). Koochiching County ranks #261 of 2,401 scored counties for auto repair and car care businesses.
For its number of households, Koochiching County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for sit-down restaurants (56% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Koochiching County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Koochiching 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto repair and car care | 73 | #261 of 2,401 | 10 | 17.0 | $664K | 247 | 6 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 59 | #774 of 2,394 | 25 | 42.6 | $316K | 207 | 12 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 58 | #741 of 2,385 | 18 | 30.7 | $307K | 144 | 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 53 | #983 of 2,210 | 6 | 10.2 | $1.8M | 208 | 5 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 53 | #1,037 of 2,405 | 43 | 73.2 | $501K | 135 | 24 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 51 | #1,111 of 2,405 | 16 | 27.2 | $1.3M | 203 | 14 |
| Home repair trades | 50 | #1,009 of 2,057 | 5 | 8.5 | $3M | 125 | 9 |
| Pizza | 49 | #1,072 of 2,090 | 5 | 8.5 | $4.3M | 85 | 9 |
| Real estate | 48 | #1,160 of 2,229 | 7 | 11.9 | Index only | 261 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 44 | #1,354 of 2,176 | 7 | 11.9 | Index only | 207 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 39 | #1,677 of 2,339 | 13 | 22.1 | $425K | 99 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 30 | #1,741 of 2,063 | 7 | 11.9 | $3.1M | 83 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | 26 | #1,347 of 1,490 | 5 | 8.5 | $1.6M | 66 | 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 26 | #1,912 of 2,272 | 8 | 13.6 | $1.3M | 102 | 7 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 26 | #2,062 of 2,402 | 15 | 25.5 | $2.3M | 68 | 9 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 25 | #1,902 of 2,088 | 10 | 17.0 | $470K | 71 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 24 | #1,789 of 2,070 | 5 | 8.5 | $6.9M | 74 | 8 |
| Convenience stores | 24 | #1,952 of 2,261 | 10 | 17.0 | $3.4M | 44 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 20 | #1,666 of 1,792 | 7 | 11.9 | $672K | 52 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 17 | #2,258 of 2,358 | 14 | 23.8 | $1.2M | 51 | 14 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.8 | $2.7M | 216 | 5 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.8 | $5.4M | 176 | 9 |
| Pet businesses | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.8 | $1.2M | 132 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.8 | $1.4M | 158 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.1 | $2.2M | 497 | 4 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.1 | $7.2M | 173 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.1 | $2.6M | 268 | 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.1 | $5M | 106 | 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.1 | $2.6M | 84 | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.1 | $1.6M | 39 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.4 | $7.6M | Too few | 6 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.4 | $500K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.4 | $3.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.4 | $3.5M | Too few | 4 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.4 | $4M | Too few | 6 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.4 | $3.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $5.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $6.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $11M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $4.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $4.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $4.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 4 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 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 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Koochiching 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 | $6.6M | $1,130 | 118 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $16.9M | $2,880 | 111 |
| Food away from home | $21.5M | $3,668 | 90 |
| Groceries | $34.4M | $5,851 | 93 |
| Personal care products and services | $5.5M | $941 | 94 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.2M | $371 | 64 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4.7M | $801 | 81 |
| Medical and dental services | $7.9M | $1,345 | 104 |
| Pets | $4.6M | $791 | 87 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $11M | $1,872 | 91 |
| Vehicle insurance | $10.3M | $1,747 | 89 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $15.1M | $2,580 | 85 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $6.9M | $1,175 | 83 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $79M | $13,459 | 81 |
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 Koochiching County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 11,587−3.7% since 2020
- Households
- 5,872
- Median age
- 50.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 80%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 3,105 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 4
- Median household income
- $66,940+31.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $87,265
- Median home value
- $156,600
- Jobs located here
- 4,294
- Daytime population
- 11,095Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Koochiching County, MN growing?
Population estimates put Koochiching County at 11,587 people in 2025, down 3.7% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 5,872 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 31.6%, before inflation.
How much do households in Koochiching County, MN spend?
Households in Koochiching County spend about $79M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $34.4M on groceries and $21.5M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Koochiching County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 118, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (64).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Koochiching County, MN?
Of the business types scored in Koochiching County, auto repair and car care businesses (73); medical and dental practices (59); and salons, barbers and spas (58) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For auto repair and car care businesses, that ranks #261 of 2,401 scored counties.
How does Koochiching County, MN compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Koochiching County is $66,940, 17% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 3.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $156,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for sit-down restaurants (56% 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. 20 of the 56 business types have a score in Koochiching County, each ranked against other counties.
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