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Lake St. Croix Beach

Minnesota · 1,005 residents (2025 est.) · 0.562 sq mi
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Lake St. Croix Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,159. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $363,800. With a median age of 52.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. 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 52.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,105
−3%since 2000
from 1,140 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
1,966 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 2,028 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.7
+42%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,005 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
9651K1K1K1K2000201020202024Lake St. Croix Beach
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,159
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,652 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,650
+155%since 2000
from $25,776 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.7%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
+22%since 2010
from 0.392 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$363,800
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,563
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $558 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
97.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
2.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+75%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,082)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(21)
Asian0.9%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(87)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(988)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(10)
Asian4.3%(47)
Other5.4%(60)
Diversity Score24.5%(270)
Diversity Score
24
+220%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.2%
+25.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.1%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+31%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.5%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 75.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
54.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 13.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−87.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
+20.9 ptssince 2017
from 76.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 95.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake St. Croix Beach, Minnesota?

Lake St. Croix Beach, Minnesota has about 1,105 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake St. Croix Beach, Minnesota?

The typical household in Lake St. Croix Beach, Minnesota earns about $102,159 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake St. Croix Beach, Minnesota expensive?

In Lake St. Croix Beach, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $363,800, and the typical rent is about $1,563 a month.

How educated are people in Lake St. Croix Beach, Minnesota?

About 49.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lake St. Croix Beach, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake St. Croix Beach, Minnesota?

About 8.8% of people in Lake St. Croix Beach, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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