Minnesota

Carlton

36,207
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Carlton

Carlton, Minnesota, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 51. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 36,207.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Lake Pokegama 1825, and 15 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202036,207
201035,386
200031,671
199029,259
198029,936
197028,072
196027,932
195024,584
194024,212
193021,232
192019,391
191017,559
190010,017
18905,272
18801,230
1870286
186051
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Carlton

Military engagements that took place in Carlton, Minnesota.

Battle of Lake Pokegama 1825
1825

Historic places in Carlton

National Register of Historic Places listings in Carlton, Minnesota.

Lindholm Oil Company Service Station
Cloquet
Cloquet-Northern Office Building
Cloquet
Shaw Memorial Library
Cloquet
Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Sault Ste. Marie Depot
Moose Lake
Carlton County Courthouse
Carlton
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Frequently asked about Carlton

When does Carlton first appear in the US census?
Carlton, Minnesota first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 51.
What is the population of Carlton?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Carlton had a recorded population of 36,207.
Were any battles fought in Carlton?
1 documented military engagement took place in Carlton, including Battle of Lake Pokegama 1825.
How many historic places are in Carlton?
15 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Carlton, Minnesota.
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