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Long Lake

Minnesota · 1,944 residents (2025 est.) · 0.856 sq mi
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Long Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,063. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $422,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. 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 42.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,728
−6%since 2000
from 1,842 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,019 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 2,152 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
+11%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,944 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Long Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,063
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,139 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,364
+102%since 2000
from $28,385 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.3%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
+7%since 2010
from 0.415 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration11.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$422,600
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,809
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $644 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.5%
+25.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+41%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(1,773)
Black1.3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(21)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(133)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(1,422)
Black3.6%(62)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(96)
Asian1.4%(25)
Other7.1%(123)
Diversity Score39.1%(676)
Diversity Score
39
+441%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.1%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 36.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+67%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.0%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.3%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−47.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 9.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−89.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+14.4 ptssince 2017
from 79.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2016
from 96.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Long Lake, Minnesota?

Long Lake, Minnesota has about 1,728 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Long Lake, Minnesota earns about $109,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Long Lake, Minnesota expensive?

In Long Lake, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $422,600, and the typical rent is about $1,809 a month.

How educated are people in Long Lake, Minnesota?

About 56.1% of adults age 25 and over in Long Lake, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Long Lake, Minnesota?

About 5.5% of people in Long Lake, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Long Lake, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Long Lake, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 256 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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