Highest-earning counties in Minnesota
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April 9, 2021
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Highest-earning counties in Minnesota
The 2019 median household income in the U.S. was $68,703, up 6.8% from 2018. COVID-19 in 2020 drastically altered income and poverty levels, along with consumer habits and job opportunities.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-earning counties in Minnesota using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Counties are ranked by 2019 5-year estimate median household income. Keep reading to discover which counties in your state rake in the most cash.
Data shows that annual income depends heavily on an individual’s educational attainment, race, ethnicity, gender, and even location. One cluster of the United States is particularly well off: The five counties with the highest median household income in the country can all be found in the Washington D.C. metropolitan areas of Maryland and Northern Virginia. These counties can likely attribute their wealth to their proximity to Washington D.C., which attracts highly educated and skilled people in areas of law and public policy. And people in those fields often marry each other, making two high-earning households one very high-earning household.
Keep reading to learn more about the highest-earning counties in Minnesota.
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#50. Lyon County
- Median household income: $57,730
--- 19.0% below state median, 8.1% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 23.3%
--- #919 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.3%
--- #1,954 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 19.0% below state median, 8.1% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 23.3%
--- #919 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.3%
--- #1,954 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#49. Morrison County
- Median household income: $57,815
--- 18.9% below state median, 8.0% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 21.2%
--- #1,219 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.9%
--- #2,352 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 18.9% below state median, 8.0% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 21.2%
--- #1,219 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.9%
--- #2,352 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#48. Red Lake County
- Median household income: $58,576
--- 17.9% below state median, 6.8% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 21.1%
--- #1,225 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 11.3%
--- #1,645 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 17.9% below state median, 6.8% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 21.1%
--- #1,225 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 11.3%
--- #1,645 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#47. Otter Tail County
- Median household income: $58,682
--- 17.7% below state median, 6.6% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 23.2%
--- #924 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 9.9%
--- #2,072 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 17.7% below state median, 6.6% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 23.2%
--- #924 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 9.9%
--- #2,072 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#46. Jackson County
- Median household income: $58,727
--- 17.6% below state median, 6.5% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 22.8%
--- #982 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 5.6%
--- #2,989 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 17.6% below state median, 6.5% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 22.8%
--- #982 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 5.6%
--- #2,989 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#45. Renville County
- Median household income: $59,028
--- 17.2% below state median, 6.1% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 21.1%
--- #1,238 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.5%
--- #1,895 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 17.2% below state median, 6.1% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 21.1%
--- #1,238 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.5%
--- #1,895 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#44. Yellow Medicine County
- Median household income: $59,210
--- 17.0% below state median, 5.8% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 20.2%
--- #1,362 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 11.0%
--- #1,737 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 17.0% below state median, 5.8% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 20.2%
--- #1,362 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 11.0%
--- #1,737 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#43. Winona County
- Median household income: $59,329
--- 16.8% below state median, 5.6% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 22.9%
--- #973 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.6%
--- #1,857 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 16.8% below state median, 5.6% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 22.9%
--- #973 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.6%
--- #1,857 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#42. Polk County
- Median household income: $59,343
--- 16.8% below state median, 5.6% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 25.3%
--- #719 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 11.6%
--- #1,566 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 16.8% below state median, 5.6% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 25.3%
--- #719 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 11.6%
--- #1,566 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#41. Kittson County
- Median household income: $59,643
--- 16.4% below state median, 5.1% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 19.9%
--- #1,403 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.7%
--- #1,834 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 16.4% below state median, 5.1% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 19.9%
--- #1,403 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.7%
--- #1,834 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#40. Marshall County
- Median household income: $60,118
--- 15.7% below state median, 4.3% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 23.2%
--- #930 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 9.2%
--- #2,291 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 15.7% below state median, 4.3% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 23.2%
--- #930 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 9.2%
--- #2,291 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#39. Pennington County
- Median household income: $60,122
--- 15.7% below state median, 4.3% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 22.5%
--- #1,023 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 9.3%
--- #2,263 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 15.7% below state median, 4.3% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 22.5%
--- #1,023 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 9.3%
--- #2,263 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#38. Murray County
- Median household income: $60,231
--- 15.5% below state median, 4.2% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 23.0%
--- #957 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 9.1%
--- #2,318 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 15.5% below state median, 4.2% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 23.0%
--- #957 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 9.1%
--- #2,318 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#37. Becker County
- Median household income: $60,284
--- 15.5% below state median, 4.1% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 22.8%
--- #990 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 9.8%
--- #2,090 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 15.5% below state median, 4.1% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 22.8%
--- #990 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 9.8%
--- #2,090 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#36. Kandiyohi County
- Median household income: $60,294
--- 15.4% below state median, 4.1% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 23.6%
--- #873 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.8%
--- #2,374 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 15.4% below state median, 4.1% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 23.6%
--- #873 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.8%
--- #2,374 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#35. Houston County
- Median household income: $60,382
--- 15.3% below state median, 3.9% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 24.3%
--- #805 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 7.7%
--- #2,654 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 15.3% below state median, 3.9% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 24.3%
--- #805 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 7.7%
--- #2,654 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#34. Stevens County
- Median household income: $60,559
--- 15.1% below state median, 3.6% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 27.6%
--- #541 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.4%
--- #1,923 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 15.1% below state median, 3.6% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 27.6%
--- #541 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.4%
--- #1,923 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#33. Wilkin County
- Median household income: $60,595
--- 15.0% below state median, 3.6% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 23.4%
--- #903 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.1%
--- #2,020 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 15.0% below state median, 3.6% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 23.4%
--- #903 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.1%
--- #2,020 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#32. Brown County
- Median household income: $61,120
--- 14.3% below state median, 2.7% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 22.6%
--- #1,007 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 6.8%
--- #2,835 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 14.3% below state median, 2.7% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 22.6%
--- #1,007 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 6.8%
--- #2,835 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#31. Fillmore County
- Median household income: $61,207
--- 14.2% below state median, 2.6% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 25.4%
--- #711 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.2%
--- #2,525 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 14.2% below state median, 2.6% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 25.4%
--- #711 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.2%
--- #2,525 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#30. Pope County
- Median household income: $61,275
--- 14.1% below state median, 2.5% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 25.2%
--- #728 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.1%
--- #2,551 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 14.1% below state median, 2.5% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 25.2%
--- #728 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.1%
--- #2,551 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#29. Lake County
- Median household income: $61,452
--- 13.8% below state median, 2.2% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 23.2%
--- #930 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.8%
--- #2,374 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 13.8% below state median, 2.2% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 23.2%
--- #930 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.8%
--- #2,374 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#28. McLeod County
- Median household income: $62,121
--- 12.9% below state median, 1.1% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 25.0%
--- #738 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 7.9%
--- #2,605 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 12.9% below state median, 1.1% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 25.0%
--- #738 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 7.9%
--- #2,605 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#27. Roseau County
- Median household income: $62,202
--- 12.8% below state median, 1.0% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 22.4%
--- #1,044 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 6.7%
--- #2,850 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 12.8% below state median, 1.0% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 22.4%
--- #1,044 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 6.7%
--- #2,850 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#26. Stearns County
- Median household income: $62,789
--- 11.9% below state median, 0.1% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 26.8%
--- #597 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.5%
--- #2,455 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 11.9% below state median, 0.1% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 26.8%
--- #597 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.5%
--- #2,455 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#25. Rock County
- Median household income: $63,005
--- 11.6% below state median, 0.3% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 23.8%
--- #856 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.3%
--- #2,502 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 11.6% below state median, 0.3% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 23.8%
--- #856 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.3%
--- #2,502 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#24. Carlton County
- Median household income: $63,098
--- 11.5% below state median, 0.4% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 26.2%
--- #648 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 7.9%
--- #2,605 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 11.5% below state median, 0.4% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 26.2%
--- #648 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 7.9%
--- #2,605 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#23. Sibley County
- Median household income: $63,439
--- 11.0% below state median, 0.9% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 25.7%
--- #679 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 7.5%
--- #2,693 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 11.0% below state median, 0.9% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 25.7%
--- #679 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 7.5%
--- #2,693 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#22. Meeker County
- Median household income: $63,452
--- 11.0% below state median, 1.0% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 25.4%
--- #711 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.2%
--- #2,525 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 11.0% below state median, 1.0% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 25.4%
--- #711 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.2%
--- #2,525 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#21. Douglas County
- Median household income: $63,819
--- 10.5% below state median, 1.6% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 26.7%
--- #604 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 7.9%
--- #2,605 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 10.5% below state median, 1.6% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 26.7%
--- #604 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 7.9%
--- #2,605 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#20. Ramsey County
- Median household income: $64,660
--- 9.3% below state median, 2.9% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 30.4%
--- #395 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 9.4%
--- #2,252 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 9.3% below state median, 2.9% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 30.4%
--- #395 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 9.4%
--- #2,252 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#19. Steele County
- Median household income: $64,903
--- 9.0% below state median, 3.3% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 27.1%
--- #581 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.1%
--- #2,551 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 9.0% below state median, 3.3% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 27.1%
--- #581 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.1%
--- #2,551 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#18. Wabasha County
- Median household income: $65,226
--- 8.5% below state median, 3.8% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 28.2%
--- #501 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 6.9%
--- #2,803 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 8.5% below state median, 3.8% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 28.2%
--- #501 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 6.9%
--- #2,803 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#17. Clay County
- Median household income: $65,269
--- 8.5% below state median, 3.9% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 27.7%
--- #530 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.1%
--- #2,020 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 8.5% below state median, 3.9% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 27.7%
--- #530 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.1%
--- #2,020 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#16. Goodhue County
- Median household income: $66,800
--- 6.3% below state median, 6.3% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 30.8%
--- #373 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.7%
--- #2,395 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 6.3% below state median, 6.3% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 30.8%
--- #373 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.7%
--- #2,395 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#15. Nicollet County
- Median household income: $67,399
--- 5.5% below state median, 7.2% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 28.5%
--- #481 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 7.9%
--- #2,605 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 5.5% below state median, 7.2% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 28.5%
--- #481 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 7.9%
--- #2,605 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#14. Rice County
- Median household income: $68,584
--- 3.8% below state median, 9.1% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 29.6%
--- #440 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.9%
--- #2,352 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 3.8% below state median, 9.1% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 29.6%
--- #440 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.9%
--- #2,352 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#13. Le Sueur County
- Median household income: $71,080
--- 0.3% below state median, 13.1% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 30.2%
--- #407 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 6.3%
--- #2,909 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 0.3% below state median, 13.1% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 30.2%
--- #407 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 6.3%
--- #2,909 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#12. Dodge County
- Median household income: $74,575
--- 4.6% above state median, 18.7% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 34.0%
--- #271 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 5.3%
--- #3,017 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 4.6% above state median, 18.7% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 34.0%
--- #271 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 5.3%
--- #3,017 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#11. Isanti County
- Median household income: $74,616
--- 4.6% above state median, 18.7% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 32.4%
--- #316 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 6.3%
--- #2,906 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 4.6% above state median, 18.7% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 32.4%
--- #316 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 6.3%
--- #2,906 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#10. Olmsted County
- Median household income: $76,951
--- 7.9% above state median, 22.4% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 37.1%
--- #202 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 7.2%
--- #2,757 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 7.9% above state median, 22.4% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 37.1%
--- #202 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 7.2%
--- #2,757 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#9. Hennepin County
- Median household income: $78,167
--- 9.6% above state median, 24.4% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 39.0%
--- #167 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.1%
--- #2,551 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 9.6% above state median, 24.4% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 39.0%
--- #167 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.1%
--- #2,551 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#8. Anoka County
- Median household income: $82,175
--- 15.2% above state median, 30.8% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 38.3%
--- #180 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 4.4%
--- #3,087 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 15.2% above state median, 30.8% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 38.3%
--- #180 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 4.4%
--- #3,087 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#7. Chisago County
- Median household income: $83,464
--- 17.1% above state median, 32.8% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 39.3%
--- #159 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 4.8%
--- #3,052 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 17.1% above state median, 32.8% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 39.3%
--- #159 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 4.8%
--- #3,052 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#6. Wright County
- Median household income: $84,974
--- 19.2% above state median, 35.2% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 40.9%
--- #135 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 5.5%
--- #2,995 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 19.2% above state median, 35.2% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 40.9%
--- #135 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 5.5%
--- #2,995 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#5. Dakota County
- Median household income: $86,036
--- 20.7% above state median, 36.9% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 41.9%
--- #110 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 4.9%
--- #3,043 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 20.7% above state median, 36.9% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 41.9%
--- #110 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 4.9%
--- #3,043 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#4. Sherburne County
- Median household income: $89,250
--- 25.2% above state median, 42.0% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 42.6%
--- #104 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 4.2%
--- #3,102 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 25.2% above state median, 42.0% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 42.6%
--- #104 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 4.2%
--- #3,102 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#3. Washington County
- Median household income: $96,671
--- 35.6% above state median, 53.8% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 48.2%
--- #51 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 3.7%
--- #3,126 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 35.6% above state median, 53.8% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 48.2%
--- #51 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 3.7%
--- #3,126 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#2. Carver County
- Median household income: $101,496
--- 42.3% above state median, 61.5% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 51.0%
--- #30 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 5.0%
--- #3,036 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 42.3% above state median, 61.5% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 51.0%
--- #30 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 5.0%
--- #3,036 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#1. Scott County
- Median household income: $102,152
--- 43.3% above state median, 62.6% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 51.3%
--- #28 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 4.3%
--- #3,096 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 43.3% above state median, 62.6% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 51.3%
--- #28 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 4.3%
--- #3,096 highest rate among all counties nationwide
