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Cass Lake

Minnesota · 675 residents · 1.09 sq mi
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Cass Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,417. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 185 residents. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $39,500. The poverty rate of 26.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
675
−22%since 2000
from 860 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
619 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 789 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
+24%since 2000
from 28.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4485817148469791990201020202024Cass Lake
2024635
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,417
+273%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,012
+214%since 2000
from $9,569 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.8%
+58.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,500
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,089
+150%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $290 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 53.5% in 2000
52.8% rent
Afford Score
0.3
−78%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic29.7%(255)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.1%(113)
2020
White, non-Hispanic19%(128)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(12)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other84.4%(570)
Diversity Score41.1%(277)
Diversity Score
41
+213%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.1%
+51.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+23.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.6 min
+21%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.4%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−17.6 ptssince 2011
from 20.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
82.4%
+14.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
7.8%
−61.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
30.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
Female
69.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−70.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cass Lake, Minnesota?

Cass Lake, Minnesota has about 675 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cass Lake, Minnesota?

The typical household in Cass Lake, Minnesota earns about $115,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cass Lake, Minnesota expensive?

In Cass Lake, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $39,500, and the typical rent is about $1,089 a month.

How educated are people in Cass Lake, Minnesota?

About 58.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cass Lake, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cass Lake, Minnesota?

About 26.3% of people in Cass Lake, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cass Lake, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Cass Lake, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 260 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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