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Howard Lake

Minnesota · 2,071 residents · 1.852 sq mi
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Howard Lake has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,400. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $175,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,071
+12%since 2000
from 1,853 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,118 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,001 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+16%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Howard Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,015 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,458
+76%since 2000
from $17,900 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.5%
+28.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,100
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$784
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
29.2% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+18%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(1,904)
Black0.9%(19)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(71)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other1.8%(38)
Diversity Score15.8%(328)
Diversity Score
16
+281%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+21%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−14.1 ptssince 2011
from 15.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 75.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.7%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
56.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Howard Lake, Minnesota?

Howard Lake, Minnesota has about 2,071 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Howard Lake, Minnesota earns about $61,400 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 $175,100, and the typical rent is about $784 a month.

How educated are people in Howard Lake, Minnesota?

About 10.9% 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 4.3% 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 728 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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