Karlstad, MN Demographics

A map of Karlstad's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	606	662	97.4%	93.2%
Multiracial	14	20	2.3%	2.8%
Asian	1	3	0.2%	0.4%
Native American/Other	1	20	0.2%	2.8%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.1%
Hispanic	0	4	0.0%	0.6%

Karlstad, Minnesota has an estimated population of 622, a large decrease from the 710 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.4% White, 2.3% Multiracial, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Karlstad, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Karlstad has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Karlstad, that probability was 12.9% in 2020 and 5.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Karlstad is ranked the 450th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Karlstad was ranked the 423rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Karlstad's White Population

606 residents of Karlstad, or 97.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Karlstad is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Karlstad ranks 227th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Karlstad's White population has declined by an estimated 8.5%. White residents' share of Karlstad's population has increased from 93.2% to 97.4%.

Karlstad is more White than neighboring Strandquist (96.7% White), Lake Bronson (91.6% White), Newfolden (96.4% White), and Strathcona (97.1% White). Karlstad is less White than neighboring Halma (100% White).

Karlstad's Black Population

0 residents of Karlstad, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Karlstad is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Karlstad ranks 583rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Karlstad's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Karlstad's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Karlstad's Asian Population

1 residents of Karlstad, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Karlstad is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Karlstad ranks 432nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Karlstad's Asian population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Asian residents' share of Karlstad's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Karlstad is more Asian than neighboring Strandquist (0% Asian), Halma (0% Asian), Lake Bronson (0% Asian), Newfolden (0% Asian), and Strathcona (0% Asian).

Karlstad's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Karlstad, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Karlstad is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Karlstad ranks 831st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Karlstad's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Karlstad's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Karlstad is less Hispanic than neighboring Newfolden (3.3% Hispanic), and Strathcona (2.9% Hispanic).

Karlstad's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Karlstad, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Karlstad is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Karlstad ranks 114th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Karlstad's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 95.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Karlstad's population has decreased from 2.8% to 0.2%.

Karlstad is more Native American/Other than neighboring Strandquist (0% Native American/Other), Halma (0% Native American/Other), Lake Bronson (0% Native American/Other), Newfolden (0% Native American/Other), and Strathcona (0% Native American/Other).

Karlstad's Multiracial Population

14 residents of Karlstad, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Karlstad is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Karlstad ranks 597th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Karlstad's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 30.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Karlstad's population has decreased from 2.8% to 2.3%.

Karlstad is more Multiracial than neighboring Halma (0% Multiracial), Newfolden (0.3% Multiracial), and Strathcona (0% Multiracial). Karlstad is less Multiracial than neighboring Strandquist (3.3% Multiracial), and Lake Bronson (8.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.