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Lake St. Croix Beach

Minnesota · 1,043 residents · 0.562 sq mi
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Lake St. Croix Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,056. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $265,700. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,043
−9%since 2000
from 1,140 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
1,856 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 2,028 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+27%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
9651K1K1K1K2000201020202024Lake St. Croix Beach
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,056
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,652 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,301
+118%since 2000
from $25,776 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$265,700
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,156
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $558 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
11.3% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+58%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(963)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(27)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other3.8%(39)
Diversity Score16.6%(173)
Diversity Score
17
+116%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.7%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.7%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+55%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 75.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
54.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Lake St. Croix Beach, Minnesota has about 1,043 residents according to the 2020 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 $83,056 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 $265,700, and the typical rent is about $1,156 a month.

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

About 45.7% 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 7.9% of people in Lake St. Croix Beach, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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