City safety & data profile

CloquetMN

Cloquet, MN is a 12K-resident city in Carlton County with a median household income of $61,367.

Carlton County, Minnesota. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Cloquet, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Cloquet has a population larger than 13% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $212,700, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

12K
Population
Top 87%
By size
$61,367
Median income
$212,700
Median home
15.9%
Poverty rate

The read on Cloquet

Cloquet posts a median household income higher than 24% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Cloquet area.

Top 76%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Cloquet

Where Cloquet income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$61,367 Bottom 24% higher than 24% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MN $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Cloquet, MN beyond the headline numbers

Cloquet sits inside Carlton County, Minnesota, at roughly 46.72°N, -92.46°W. Population 12,075, $61,367 median household income. Median home value $212,700, median rent $1,024. Poverty rate 15.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Cloquet's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 39.1%, then short sleep duration at 36.4%. 1 hospital in/around Cloquet, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Cloquet from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
12,075
Cloquet
Median Income
$61,367
-10% vs avg
Median Home Value
$212,700
-7% vs avg
Median Age
37.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Carlton County) - Cloquet's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
37K+3%
Median Income
$80,573+52%
Median Home Value
$245,100+54%
Poverty Rate
11.9%-5%
Unemployment
4.7%-39%

Economics

Economics indicators for Cloquet, MN
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,024/mo
Poverty Rate
15.9% +12% vs avg
Unemployment 4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 25.8%
Work From Home 8.6%
Public Transit 0.4%

Population

White 85.5%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
39.1%
Short Sleep Duration
36.4%
High Blood Pressure
32.7%
Physical Inactivity
27%
Binge Drinking
19.2%
Current Smoking
17.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.5%
Diabetes
11.8%
Current Asthma
11.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 60.6%
Annual Checkup 72.7%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
8.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.8%
Stroke
3.7%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Cloquet, MN? ▼
Cloquet, MN has a population of 12,075 people, located in Carlton County, Minnesota.
What is the median household income in Cloquet? ▼
The median household income in Cloquet, MN is $61,367 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 15.9%.
What is the median home value in Cloquet? ▼
The median home value in Cloquet, MN is $212,700. Median rent is $1,024/month.
What are the top health concerns in Cloquet? ▼
The top health indicators in Cloquet include Obesity (39.1%), Short Sleep Duration (36.4%), High Blood Pressure (32.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Cloquet? ▼
Cloquet has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Cloquet? ▼
The median age in Cloquet, MN is 37.4 years. 25.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Cloquet, MN is located in Carlton County, Minnesota. With a population of 12K and a $61,367 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Cloquet area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Cloquet's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Cloquet area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Carlton County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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