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Heron Lake

Minnesota · 768 residents · 1.242 sq mi
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Heron Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,222. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $33,900. Households here earn about 32% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

768
+7%since 1990
from 716 in 1990
1990 – 2025
618 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 576 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.8
+10%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5656206767317871990201020202024Heron Lake
2024593
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,222
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,657
+78%since 1990
from $8,775 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.1%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$33,900
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$359
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $241 in 1990
US average: $602
81.8%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 81.5% in 1990
18.2% rent
1.1
−16%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(690)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score16%(115)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(681)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(81)
Asian0.5%(4)
Diversity Score24.8%(190)
25
+55%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.9%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.9%
+12.9 ptssince 1990
from 64.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.8%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.1 min
−39%since 1990
from 20.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Heron Lake, Minnesota?

Heron Lake, Minnesota has about 768 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Heron Lake, Minnesota earns about $32,222 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Heron Lake, Minnesota expensive?

In Heron Lake, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $33,900, and the typical rent is about $359 a month.

How educated are people in Heron Lake, Minnesota?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Heron Lake, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Heron Lake, Minnesota?

About 13.1% of people in Heron Lake, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Heron Lake, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Heron Lake, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 52 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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