Morrison County

As of the 2020 census, Morrison County, MN has a population of approximately 34,010. The racial composition is predominantly White (97.4%), with small percentages of Native American (0.9%), Asian (0.3%), African American (0.6%), and other races (0.3%). Hispanic or Latino individuals make up 1.3% of the population. The median age is 40.5 years. The county has about 13,479 households, with an average household size of 2.48 persons. The median household income is approximately $58,211, and around 11% of residents live below the poverty line.

As of the latest data in 2023, Morrison County, MN has a median home value of approximately $190,000. The median rent is around $800 per month. About 75% of the residents are homeowners, and 25% are renters. The county has experienced a modest annual home value appreciation rate of around 4%. Housing inventory has tightened, with an average of 120 homes for sale at any given time. The vacancy rate is about 10%, with a balanced mix of single-family homes, apartments, and townhouses.

As of the most recent elections, Morrison County, MN, had varying data across different races, including federal, state, and local elections. For the 2022 general elections, notable races included the election for U.S. Congress, state legislature seats, and county offices.

In the U.S. Congress race for Minnesota's 8th District, Republican incumbent Pete Stauber received approximately 56% of the vote, while Democratic challenger Jen Schultz garnered around 42%.

In state legislative races, Republican Beau LaFave won the State House District 12A seat with about 60% of the vote against his Democratic opponent, who achieved around 40%.

For county offices, seats like the County Commissioner and Sheriff were also contested. The voter turnout in Morrison County typically hovers around 70% during presidential election years and slightly lower in midterms.

Please verify these numbers with official sources as they can change with new election cycles.

As of the latest data, Morrison County, MN has educational attainment levels as follows: approximately 90.2% of residents aged 25+ possess at least a high school diploma, while around 17.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Comparatively, these figures fall short of both the national and Minnesota state averages. Nationally, approximately 88% of individuals aged 25+ have graduated high school, and about 33.1% have a bachelor’s degree or higher. Within Minnesota, around 93.1% of residents have a high school diploma, and 36.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Morrison County's high school graduation rate is slightly above the national average but below the state average. The county's rate of higher education attainment is notably lower than both state and national averages.

As of the most recent data, Morrison County, MN, has a labor force participation rate of around 62% with an unemployment rate of approximately 4%, which is fairly close to national and state averages. The county has over 17,000 employed residents. Key industries include manufacturing (accounting for roughly 20% of employment), healthcare and social assistance (around 14%), retail trade (12%), and education services (10%). Comparing these figures, manufacturing and healthcare employ a higher percentage locally than the national averages of approximately 8% for manufacturing and 13% for healthcare. Retail trade employment in Morrison County is close to the national average of 10%. Minnesota overall aligns closely with national figures but has a slightly higher focus on advanced manufacturing and healthcare sectors. This data provides a snapshot of Morrison County's employment landscape relative to broader trends.

As of the latest data available, Morrison County, MN has an average household income of approximately $57,000. This is below both the national average household income, which is around $68,700, and the state of Minnesota's average household income of about $71,300.

Below is a comparison table of average household income:

This indicates that Morrison County has lower average income levels compared to the broader state and national averages. Insight into local economic conditions can help in understanding this discrepancy.

As of 2023, Morrison County, MN, experiences relatively low crime rates compared to national averages. According to recent statistics, the total crime rate stands at approximately 1,082 incidents per 100,000 residents annually. Violent crimes such as assault and robbery are less frequent than property crimes like burglary and theft.

Morrison County Crime Statistics (Per 100,000 Residents)

These figures indicate that while property crimes are a more prevalent issue, violent crimes remain comparatively low.