Carlton
City in Carlton County, Minnesota
Carlton is a city in Carlton County, Minnesota, with 948 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,083 ft (330 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wrenshall, 3.2 miles SE.
- 948residents (2020 Census)
- 1,083 ftelevation · 330 m
- 3.8 sq miland area · 9.9 km²
- 249 / sq mipopulation density
- 55718ZIP code
About Carlton
Carlton is a city and the county seat of Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 948 at the 2020 census. The town sits on the northwestern edge of Jay Cooke State Park.
Minnesota State Highways 45 and 210 and County Roads 1 and 3 are four of Carlton's main routes. It is five miles south of Cloquet and 21 miles southwest of Duluth.
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Living in Carlton
- Median household income
- $63,375
- Median home value
- $201,400
- Median rent
- $970/mo
- Median age
- 50.6
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Carlton had 948 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 948 |
|---|---|
| Density | 249 per sq mi (96 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carlton at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Carlton County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 948 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.81 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.23 sq mi (0.61 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.6558° N, 92.4304° W |
| ZIP code | 55718 |
| Official website | cityofcarlton.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2710018 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carlton
- Wrenshall3.2 mi SE
- Scanlon3.5 mi N
- Esko4.7 mi NE
- Cloquet5.9 mi NW
- Mahnomen9.7 mi NW
- Big Lake10.2 mi W
- Proctor11.2 mi NE
- Oliver, WI11.7 mi E
- Mahtowa12.1 mi SW
- Hermantown13.2 mi NE
- Superior, WI15.3 mi E
- Barnum16.1 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Carlton
What county is Carlton in?
Carlton is in Carlton County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Carlton, MN?
948 people lived in Carlton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carlton, MN?
The ZIP code of Carlton is 55718.
What is the elevation of Carlton?
1,083 feet (330 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Carlton?
Wrenshall (3.2 mi), Scanlon (3.5 mi), Esko (4.7 mi), Cloquet (5.9 mi), Mahnomen (9.7 mi).
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