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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Howard Lake

Minnesota · 1,343 residents · 1.852 sq mi
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Howard Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,292. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 510 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $52,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,343
−28%vs 2000
vs 1,853 in 2000
1990 – 2025
725 / sq mi
−28%vs 2000
vs 1,001 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.8
−4%vs 2000
vs 33.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Howard Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,292
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,015 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,278
−43%vs 2000
vs $17,900 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.3%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$52,000
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $91,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$316
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $481 in 2000
US average: $450
75.0%
+3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.3% in 2000
25.0% rent
2.2
−7%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,330)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other0.4%(6)
Diversity Score2.9%(40)
3
−29%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.7%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.4%
−7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.9%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.9 min
+2%vs 2000
vs 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
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 Howard Lake, Minnesota?

Howard Lake, Minnesota has about 1,343 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Howard Lake, Minnesota earns about $23,292 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 $52,000, and the typical rent is about $316 a month.

How educated are people in Howard Lake, Minnesota?

About 5.7% 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 9.3% of people in Howard Lake, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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