Demographics & People — Carlton, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 891 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~800 |
| Median Age | 50.6 |
| Total Households | 344 |
| Family Households | 196 |
| Average Household Size | 2.15 |
| Diversity Index | 0.103 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 793 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 252 |
| German | 184 |
| Finnish | 163 |
| English | 91 |
| Swedish | 90 |
| Other groups | 89 |
| Norwegian | 87 |
| Polish | 56 |
| Italian | 50 |
| French (except Basque) | 40 |
Language
| English Only | 845 |
| Spanish | 25 |
| Population 5+ | 875 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 50 |
| Population 18+ | 787 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 9.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Carlton, Minnesota.