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Lino Lakes

Minnesota · 23,220 residents (2025 est.) · 28.217 sq mi
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#296Lowest poverty rateof 6,8232.7%#332Highest homeownership rateof 6,82392.1%
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Lino Lakes is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $127,181. Population has grown 32% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $407,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 43% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,113
+32%since 2000
from 16,791 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
784 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 595 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.5
+26%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:23,220 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K11K15K19K23K1990201020202024Lino Lakes
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$127,181
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,708 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,392
+110%since 2000
from $25,419 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
+19%since 2010
from 0.321 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$407,200
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $161,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,874
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $747 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
7.9% rent
Vacancy rate
1.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.5%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+50%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(15,608)
Black2.4%(405)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(259)
Asian1.1%(192)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.5%(2,105)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(18,727)
Black3.8%(838)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(824)
Asian4.1%(896)
Other3.7%(828)
Diversity Score34.6%(7,655)
Diversity Score
35
+176%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 33.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+46%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.3%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.6%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 75.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.9%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−48.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 6.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−93.8 ptssince 2013
from 95.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2017
from 92.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 95.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lino Lakes, Minnesota?

Lino Lakes, Minnesota has about 22,113 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lino Lakes, Minnesota?

The typical household in Lino Lakes, Minnesota earns about $127,181 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lino Lakes, Minnesota expensive?

In Lino Lakes, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $407,200, and the typical rent is about $1,874 a month.

How educated are people in Lino Lakes, Minnesota?

About 43.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lino Lakes, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lino Lakes, Minnesota?

About 2.7% of people in Lino Lakes, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lino Lakes, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Lino Lakes, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,306 residents, a change of about 151 percent over that period.

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