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Lake Crystal

Minnesota · 2,539 residents · 1.706 sq mi
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Lake Crystal has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,672. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $159,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,539
+5%since 2000
from 2,420 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,488 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,419 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+8%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Lake Crystal
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,672
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,912 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,749
+88%since 2000
from $17,454 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,800
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
19.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+26%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(2,366)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(18)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(80)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(2,340)
Black1.1%(27)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(96)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other2%(52)
Diversity Score17%(433)
Diversity Score
17
+416%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+68%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 80.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−92.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Crystal, Minnesota?

Lake Crystal, Minnesota has about 2,539 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Crystal, Minnesota earns about $63,672 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Crystal, Minnesota expensive?

In Lake Crystal, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $159,800, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Crystal, Minnesota?

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

What is the poverty rate in Lake Crystal, Minnesota?

About 8.3% of people in Lake Crystal, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Crystal, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Crystal, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 455 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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