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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Howard Lake

Minnesota · 1,853 residents · 1.852 sq mi
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Howard Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $38,015. Population has grown 38% since 1990. 9% 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 $91,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,853
+38%since 1990
from 1,343 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,001 / sq mi
+38%since 1990
from 725 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.3
+5%since 1990
from 31.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Howard Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,015
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,292 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,900
+74%since 1990
from $10,278 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.4%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$91,700
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$481
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $316 in 1990
US average: $602
71.3%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 75.0% in 1990
28.7% rent
2.4
+8%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,330)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0.5%(7)
Diversity Score2.9%(40)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,811)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1%(19)
Asian0.4%(7)
Diversity Score4.2%(77)
4
+41%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.4%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.7%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 0.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.3 min
−2%since 1990
from 25.9 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 Howard Lake, Minnesota?

Howard Lake, Minnesota has about 1,853 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Howard Lake, Minnesota earns about $38,015 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 $91,700, and the typical rent is about $481 a month.

How educated are people in Howard Lake, Minnesota?

About 9.4% 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 9.4% 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 510 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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

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