CensusEasy
CITY

Lake Wilson

Minnesota · 246 residents (2025 est.) · 0.412 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Lake Wilson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,500. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $98,600. With a median age of 52.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 26% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 134%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
237
−12%since 2000
from 270 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
575 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 655 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.9
+19%since 2000
from 44.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:246 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2032332622913211990201020202024Lake Wilson
2024237
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,500
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,011
+105%since 2000
from $16,573 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
+6%since 2010
from 0.346 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance13.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services8.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,600
+134%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
6.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.5%
+62.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
+85%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lake Wilson on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(257)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.8%(27)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(201)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.9%(14)
Diversity Score33.6%(80)
Diversity Score
34
+241%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+25%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 92.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% 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
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.7%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.9%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.2%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2012
from 14.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−85.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.9%
+15.6 ptssince 2017
from 68.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Lake Wilson

Pitts
Pop 243
Garfield
Pop 249
Pine Level
Pop 248
Raiford
Pop 226
Places similar to Lake Wilson
Head to head

Compare Lake Wilson to nearby cities

LAKE WILSON VS
Worthington
Income$61,797−6%
Home value$210,300+113%
Population13,979+5583%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LAKE WILSON VS
Marshall
Income$68,566+5%
Home value$210,300+113%
Population14,171+5661%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LAKE WILSON VS
Brandon
Income$110,806+69%
Home value$336,600+241%
Population11,306+4496%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LAKE WILSON VS
Brookings
Income$63,493−3%
Home value$265,500+169%
Population25,355+10207%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Wilson, Minnesota?

Lake Wilson, Minnesota has about 237 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Wilson, Minnesota earns about $65,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Wilson, Minnesota expensive?

In Lake Wilson, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $98,600.

How educated are people in Lake Wilson, Minnesota?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Wilson, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Wilson, Minnesota?

About 17.3% of people in Lake Wilson, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Wilson, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Wilson, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 74 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Minnesota
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Lake Wilson with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →

Lake Wilson, Minnesota: demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy