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Fifty Lakes

Minnesota · 387 residents · 29.316 sq mi
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Fifty Lakes has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,206. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $289,300. With a median age of 56.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 56.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
387
−1%since 2000
from 392 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 13 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
56.4
−1%since 2000
from 56.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2703273844404971990201020202024Fifty Lakes
2024478
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,206
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,773 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,715
−8%since 2000
from $23,575 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services12.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food8.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$289,300
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
42.8%
−49.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
4.0% rent
Vacancy rate
62.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−66.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.9
+95%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(388)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(384)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.9%(7)
Diversity Score
2
−24%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+2%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
18.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.4%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.0%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fifty Lakes, Minnesota?

Fifty Lakes, Minnesota has about 387 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fifty Lakes, Minnesota?

The typical household in Fifty Lakes, Minnesota earns about $42,206 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fifty Lakes, Minnesota expensive?

In Fifty Lakes, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $289,300.

How educated are people in Fifty Lakes, Minnesota?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Fifty Lakes, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fifty Lakes, Minnesota?

About 8.9% of people in Fifty Lakes, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fifty Lakes, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Fifty Lakes, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 84 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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