Kittson County GIS Maps
Kittson County, Minnesota, has 4,207 residents and covers 1,098.8 square miles. The population declined 7.6% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Kittson County is 27069.
Hallock is the county's largest population center. Kittson County also includes 9 zip codes, 4 public school districts and 53 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 population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Kittson County Trends
- Population
- 4,207▾
- Median Home Value
- $134,400▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 856▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Kittson 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.
Kittson County Population
Kittson County had 4,207 residents in 2020. That was 7.6% lower than in 2010. Kittson County had 1,078 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 4 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Hallock, Karlstad and Lancaster.
Population Trend in Kittson County MN
Kittson County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Kittson County Zip Codes
Kittson County has 9 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Hallock (56728), Karlstad (56732) and Lancaster (56735). Hallock is the largest zip by population, with about 1,231 residents or 29% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 75% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Kittson County MN
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56728 | Hallock | 1,231 | ▾ -9.8% |
| 56732 | Karlstad | 1,097 | ▾ -3.4% |
| 56735 | Lancaster | 831 | ▴ 1.8% |
| 56734 | Lake Bronson | 374 | ▾ -19.9% |
| 56733 | Kennedy | 371 | ▾ -4.9% |
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Kittson County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Kittson County Demographics
Kittson County has a median age of 48.4, which makes the county a little older than Minnesota overall. About 21.5% of residents are under 18, while 26.4% 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 26.4% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 28% 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 Kittson County MN
Median Age
48.4
Under 18
21.5%
Age 65+
26.4%
Bachelor's+
28%
Kittson County School Districts
Kittson County is served by 4 public school districts with 856 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Kittson Central, Greenbush-Middle River and Lancaster Public. Those three districts account for about 79% 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 Kittson County MN
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kittson Central School District | 247 | 28.9% | ▴ 2.5% |
| Greenbush-Middle River School District | 222 | 25.9% | ▾ -1.8% |
| Lancaster Public School District | 208 | 24.3% | ▴ 3% |
| Tri-County School District | 179 | 20.9% | ▴ 1.7% |
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Kittson County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Kittson County Housing & Real Estate
Kittson County has a median home value of $134,400 and a median gross rent of $728. About 82% 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 $195,000 and homes spent about 55 days on the market.
Kittson County Housing Mix
Kittson County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Kittson County Housing Trends
Kittson County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Kittson County, MN
Kittson County has 270 business listings across 139 categories. The largest categories in Kittson County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (22, 8.1%), Public And Government Association (8, 3.0%), and Gas Stations (6, 2.2%). The full Kittson County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Kittson County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Kittson County, MN
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 22 | 8.1% |
| Public And Government Association | 8 | 3.0% |
| Gas Stations | 6 | 2.2% |
| Shipping Center | 5 | 1.9% |
| Hardware Stores | 5 | 1.9% |
| Agricultural Service | 5 | 1.9% |
| Pet Breeder | 5 | 1.9% |
| Convenience Stores | 5 | 1.9% |
| American Restaurants | 5 | 1.9% |
| Bars & Nightlife | 5 | 1.9% |
Kittson County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Sanchijebanobe | Accommodation | Lake Bronson |
| Dahl Hatton Muir & Reese | Accountant | Hallock |
| Wiktel | Advertising Agency | Karlstad |
| Border Farms Inc. | Agricultural Cooperatives | Lancaster |
| Sugden Harvesting, Inc. | Agricultural Service | Hallock |
| Tri County Emergency Medical Services | Ambulance And Ems Services | Karlstad |
| Karlstad Eagles | American Restaurants | Karlstad |
| Perry's Paws | Animal Shelters | Kennedy |
| The Meadows Assisted Living | Assisted Living Facility | Karlstad |
| LibertyX Bitcoin ATM | ATMs | Hallock |
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Kittson County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Kittson County Basemaps
Kittson 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.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Kittson 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 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 Kittson County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.