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Crosslake

Minnesota · 2,394 residents · 25.76 sq mi
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Crosslake has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,331. Population has grown 26% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $365,600. With a median age of 60.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,394
+26%since 2000
from 1,893 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
93 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 73 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.1
+8%since 2000
from 55.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9441K2K2K3K1990201020202024Crosslake
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,331
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,897
+98%since 2000
from $27,227 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.5%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$365,600
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $177,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$937
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $495 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
12.7% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+20%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,875)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(13)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(37)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(2,309)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(12)
Diversity Score3%(71)
Diversity Score
3
+51%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+65%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 91.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 47.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.7%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−91.6 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crosslake, Minnesota?

Crosslake, Minnesota has about 2,394 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crosslake, Minnesota?

The typical household in Crosslake, Minnesota earns about $70,331 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crosslake, Minnesota expensive?

In Crosslake, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $365,600, and the typical rent is about $937 a month.

How educated are people in Crosslake, Minnesota?

About 36.6% of adults age 25 and over in Crosslake, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crosslake, Minnesota?

About 4.3% of people in Crosslake, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crosslake, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Crosslake, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,295 residents, a change of about 118 percent over that period.

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