Mahnomen County GIS Maps
Mahnomen County, Minnesota, has 5,411 residents and covers 557.9 square miles. The population declined 0% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Mahnomen County is 27087.
Mahnomen is the county's largest population center. Mahnomen County also includes 5 zip codes, 3 public school districts and 33 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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Mahnomen County Trends
- Population
- 5,411▾
- Median Home Value
- $146,500▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 1,997▾
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Mahnomen 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.
Mahnomen County Population
Mahnomen County had 5,411 residents in 2020. That was 0% lower than in 2010. Mahnomen County added 221 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 10 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Mahnomen, Waubun and Lengby.
Population Trend in Mahnomen County MN
Mahnomen County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Mahnomen County Zip Codes
Mahnomen County has 5 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Mahnomen (56557), Waubun (56589) and Lengby (56651). Mahnomen is the largest zip by population, with about 2,826 residents or 52% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 98% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Mahnomen County MN
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56557 | Mahnomen | 2,826 | ▴ 0.5% |
| 56589 | Waubun | 1,850 | ▾ -6.3% |
| 56651 | Lengby | 638 | ▴ 18.6% |
| 56566 | Naytahwaush | 607 | ▾ -9.1% |
| 56516 | Bejou | 255 | ▾ -13.3% |
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Mahnomen County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Mahnomen County Demographics
Mahnomen County has a median age of 35.2, which makes the county a little younger than Minnesota overall. About 31.1% of residents are under 18, while 17.5% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is Under 18 at about 31.1% of the population, which suggests the county has a notable share of children and family households. About 14.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 38.8%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Mahnomen County MN
Median Age
35.2
Under 18
31.1%
Age 65+
17.5%
Bachelor's+
14.3%
Mahnomen County School Districts
Mahnomen County is served by 3 public school districts with 1,997 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Public Schools, Mahnomen Public and Fosston Public. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Mahnomen County MN
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Public Schools | 727 | 36.4% | ▾ -1.9% |
| Mahnomen Public School District | 674 | 33.8% | ▴ 3.7% |
| Fosston Public School District | 596 | 29.8% | ▾ -3.6% |
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Mahnomen County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Mahnomen County Housing & Real Estate
Mahnomen County has a median home value of $146,500 and a median gross rent of $685. About 72% 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 $210,000 and homes spent about 74 days on the market.
Mahnomen County Housing Mix
Mahnomen County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Mahnomen County Housing Trends
Mahnomen County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Mahnomen County, MN
Mahnomen County has 239 business listings across 132 categories. The largest categories in Mahnomen County business listings are Lake (36, 15.1%), Convenience Stores (9, 3.8%), and Cafe (5, 2.1%). The full Mahnomen County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Mahnomen County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Mahnomen County, MN
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lake | 36 | 15.1% |
| Convenience Stores | 9 | 3.8% |
| Cafe | 5 | 2.1% |
| Public And Government Association | 5 | 2.1% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 4 | 1.7% |
| Liquor Store | 4 | 1.7% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 4 | 1.7% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 4 | 1.7% |
| Farm | 3 | 1.3% |
| Discount Store | 3 | 1.3% |
Mahnomen County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Creek Seed LLC | Agricultural Service | Waubun |
| Mahnomen County Airport | Airport | Waubun |
| Men's Acute Care | Alcohol And Drug Treatment Centers | Mahnomen |
| Red Apple Cafe | American Restaurants | Mahnomen |
| Estey Paintings and Designs | Art Gallery | Mahnomen |
| LibertyX Bitcoin ATM | ATMs | Mahnomen |
| Island Lake | Attractions And Activities | |
| Carrot's Auto Body | Auto Body Shop | Waubun |
| Larson Parts & Repair Inc. | Auto Repair | Bejou |
| NAPA Auto Parts | Auto Parts And Supply Store | Mahnomen |
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Mahnomen County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Mahnomen County Basemaps
Mahnomen 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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- 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
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