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Ham Lake

Minnesota · 12,710 residents · 34.415 sq mi
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Ham Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $67,750. Population has grown 42% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $147,800. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents. Households here earn about 44% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,710
+42%since 1990
from 8,924 in 1990
1990 – 2025
369 / sq mi
+42%since 1990
from 259 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.0
+15%since 1990
from 29.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K10K13K15K17K1990201020202024Ham Lake
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$67,750
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,657 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,329
+72%since 1990
from $14,127 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.1%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$147,800
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $87,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$625
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $488 in 1990
US average: $602
94.6%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 95.0% in 1990
5.4% rent
2.2
+8%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(8,852)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(18)
Asian0.4%(38)
Diversity Score2.5%(223)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(12,213)
Black0.5%(60)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(145)
Asian0.7%(94)
Diversity Score5.9%(747)
6
+135%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.8%
+9.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.7%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 89.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.2 min
−29%since 1990
from 28.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ham Lake, Minnesota?

Ham Lake, Minnesota has about 12,710 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Ham Lake, Minnesota earns about $67,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ham Lake, Minnesota expensive?

In Ham Lake, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $147,800, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Ham Lake, Minnesota?

About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in Ham Lake, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ham Lake, Minnesota?

About 2.1% of people in Ham Lake, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ham Lake, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Ham Lake, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,786 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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