Crookston
City in Polk County, Minnesota
Crookston is a city in Polk County, Minnesota, with 7,482 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 876 ft (267 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fisher, 9.1 miles W.
- 7,482residents (2020 Census)
- 876 ftelevation · 267 m
- 5.1 sq miland area · 13.2 km²
- 1,463 / sq mipopulation density
- 56716ZIP code
About Crookston
Crookston is a city in the U.S. state of Minnesota. It is the county seat of Polk County. The population was 7,482 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Greater Grand Forks metropolitan statistical area.
Crookston is the episcopal seat of the Diocese of Crookston. Crookston is partially a commuter town to the larger city of Grand Forks, North Dakota.
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Living in Crookston
- Median household income
- $57,315
- Median home value
- $185,600
- Median rent
- $848/mo
- Median age
- 41.9
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Crookston had 7,482 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,482 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,463 per sq mi (565 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Crookston at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Polk County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,482 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.12 sq mi (13.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.7747° N, 96.6064° W |
| ZIP code | 56716 |
| Official website | crookston.mn.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2713870 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Crookston
- Fisher9.1 mi W
- Climax14.9 mi SW
- Beltrami16.5 mi S
- Red Lake Falls17.2 mi NE
- Nielsville19.6 mi SW
- East Grand Forks21.7 mi NW
- Mentor22.2 mi E
- Fertile22.6 mi SE
- Thompson, ND23.1 mi W
- Shelly24.0 mi SW
- Reynolds, ND24.4 mi W
- Grand Forks, ND24.4 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Crookston
What county is Crookston in?
Crookston is in Polk County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Crookston, MN?
7,482 people lived in Crookston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Crookston, MN?
The ZIP code of Crookston is 56716.
What is the elevation of Crookston?
876 feet (267 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Crookston?
Fisher (9.1 mi), Climax (14.9 mi), Beltrami (16.5 mi), Red Lake Falls (17.2 mi), Nielsville (19.6 mi).
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