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Lake Wilson

Minnesota · 251 residents · 0.412 sq mi
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Lake Wilson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,000. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $49,400. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
251
−7%since 2000
from 270 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
609 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 655 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.2
+15%since 2000
from 44.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2032332622913211990201020202024Lake Wilson
2024237
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,275
+34%since 2000
from $16,573 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade20.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information17%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing8.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,400
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.2%
−49.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
11.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
+41%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(257)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.8%(27)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(245)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(5)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other2.3%(6)
Diversity Score11.1%(28)
Diversity Score
11
+13%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+39%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 92.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.3%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Female
46.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Wilson, Minnesota?

Lake Wilson, Minnesota has about 251 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Wilson, Minnesota earns about $43,000 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 $49,400, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Wilson, Minnesota?

About 12.5% 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 4.3% 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 60 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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