Cook County GIS Maps
Cook County, Minnesota, has 5,600 residents across 12,534 parcels and covers 1,452.4 square miles. The population grew 8.2% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Cook County is 27031.
Grand Marais is the county's largest population center. Cook County also includes 6 zip codes, 1 public school district and 10 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Cook County Trends
- Population
- 5,600▴
- Median Home Value
- $294,000▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 475▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Cook County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Cook County Parcels
Cook County has 12,534 mapped parcels. The median assessed value is $300,700. The median lot size is 5.96 acres. 5,556 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 6,258 distinct owner names. Assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Owner names reach 97.1%. Mailing addresses reach 97.0%. Browse the interactive Cook County Parcel viewer here.
Cook County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 12,534 | 100% |
| Owner name | 12,168 | 97.1% |
| Owner mailing address | 12,153 | 97.0% |
| Site address | 6,191 | 49.4% |
| Land use code | 12,168 | 97.1% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 12,534 | 100% |
| Land value | 12,534 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 12,534 | 100% |
| Acreage | 12,534 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 12,534 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Cook County parcel records.
Cook County Population
Cook County had 5,600 residents in 2020. That was 8.2% higher than in 2010. Cook County added 432 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 4 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Grand Marais, Lutsen and Grand Portage.
Population Trend in Cook County MN
Cook County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Cook County Zip Codes
Cook County has 6 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Grand Marais (55604), Lutsen (55612) and Grand Portage (55605). Grand Marais is the largest zip by population, with about 3,661 residents or 65% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 87% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Cook County MN
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55604 | Grand Marais | 3,661 | ▴ 9% |
| 55612 | Lutsen | 604 | ▴ 16.6% |
| 55605 | Grand Portage | 579 | ▴ 2.5% |
| 55606 | Hovland | 295 | ▴ 8.5% |
| 55615 | Tofte | 282 | ▴ 10.2% |
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Cook County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Cook County Demographics
Cook County has a median age of 52.3, which makes the county a little older than Minnesota overall. About 15% of residents are under 18, while 30.2% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 65 and over at about 30.2% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 45.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 38.8%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Cook County MN
Median Age
52.3
Under 18
15%
Age 65+
30.2%
Bachelor's+
45.6%
Cook County School Districts
Cook County is served by 1 public school district with 475 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Cook County MN
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook County Public Schools | 475 | 100% | ▴ 3.9% |
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Cook County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Cook County Housing & Real Estate
Cook County has a median home value of $294,000 and a median gross rent of $886. About 80% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Minnesota median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $433,750 and homes spent about 75 days on the market.
Cook County Housing Mix
Cook County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Cook County Housing Trends
Cook County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Cook County, MN
Cook County has 945 business listings across 204 categories. The largest categories in Cook County business listings are Lake (279, 29.5%), Hotels (33, 3.5%), and Lodge (30, 3.2%). The full Cook County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Cook County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Cook County, MN
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lake | 279 | 29.5% |
| Hotels | 33 | 3.5% |
| Lodge | 30 | 3.2% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 28 | 3.0% |
| Parks & Recreation | 26 | 2.8% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 23 | 2.4% |
| Cabin | 15 | 1.6% |
| River | 14 | 1.5% |
| Resort | 14 | 1.5% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 13 | 1.4% |
Cook County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Chateau LeVeaux Unit 6 | Accommodation | Tofte |
| Grand Portage Bay, US Canada Border | Active Life | Grand Portage |
| Artemisia Acupuncture and Apothecary | Acupuncture | Grand Marais |
| Upnorthwoodsimages | Advertising Agency | Hovland |
| Grand Marais Airport-KCKC | Airline | Grand Marais |
| Grand Marais/Cook County Seaplane Base | Airport | Grand Marais |
| Naniboujou Lodge | American Restaurants | Grand Marais |
| Rocky Knoll Boarding | Animal Shelters | Grand Marais |
| Cabin Antiques | Antique Store | Grand Marais |
| Langemeier Architects | Architect | Grand Marais |
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Cook County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Cook County Basemaps
Cook County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Cook County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Cook County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Cook County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.