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Howard Lake

Minnesota · 2,288 residents (2025 est.) · 1.852 sq mi
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Howard Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,188. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $273,600. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,832
−1%since 2000
from 1,853 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
989 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,001 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.4
+45%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,288 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Howard Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,188
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,015 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,807
+150%since 2000
from $17,900 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.4%
+50.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
−29%since 2010
from 0.510 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services16.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration16.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$273,600
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$911
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
28.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.1%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.1%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+23%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
81
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,811)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1%(19)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(77)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(1,660)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(49)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.7%(122)
Diversity Score21.7%(398)
Diversity Score
22
+423%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
+33%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.0%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−14.1 ptssince 2011
from 15.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.1%
−13.4 ptssince 2011
from 75.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.6%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2012
from 9.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
+19.9 ptssince 2017
from 65.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 95.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2016
from 4.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Howard Lake, Minnesota?

Howard Lake, Minnesota has about 1,832 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Howard Lake, Minnesota earns about $92,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Howard Lake, Minnesota expensive?

In Howard Lake, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $273,600, and the typical rent is about $911 a month.

How educated are people in Howard Lake, Minnesota?

About 23.1% of adults age 25 and over in Howard Lake, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Howard Lake, Minnesota?

About 10.3% of people in Howard Lake, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Howard Lake, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Howard Lake, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 489 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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