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Lake Shore

Minnesota · 1,127 residents (2025 est.) · 12.682 sq mi
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Lake Shore is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $513,200. With a median age of 54.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents. 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 54.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,073
+11%since 2000
from 966 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
85 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 76 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.7
+11%since 2000
from 49.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,127 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6558189821K1K1990201020202024Lake Shore
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,563
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,843
+91%since 2000
from $33,387 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.0%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
−6%since 2010
from 0.489 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$513,200
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $223,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
6.4% rent
Vacancy rate
53.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+22%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(953)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,037)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(23)
Diversity Score8.2%(88)
Diversity Score
8
+945%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+45%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% 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
1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.2%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2012
from 12.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2017
from 86.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Shore, Minnesota?

Lake Shore, Minnesota has about 1,073 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Shore, Minnesota earns about $96,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Shore, Minnesota expensive?

In Lake Shore, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $513,200.

How educated are people in Lake Shore, Minnesota?

About 41.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Shore, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Shore, Minnesota?

About 5.8% of people in Lake Shore, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Shore, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Shore, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 364 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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