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Long Lake

Minnesota · 1,741 residents · 0.856 sq mi
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Long Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,417. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $306,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,741
−5%since 2000
from 1,842 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,034 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 2,152 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+12%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Long Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,417
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,139 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,614
+61%since 2000
from $28,385 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$306,700
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$987
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $644 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
34.9% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+46%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(1,511)
Black1.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(96)
Asian1.8%(31)
Other3%(53)
Diversity Score26.8%(467)
Diversity Score
27
+270%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 36.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+53%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.8%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−90.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Long Lake, Minnesota?

Long Lake, Minnesota has about 1,741 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Long Lake, Minnesota earns about $76,417 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 $306,700, and the typical rent is about $987 a month.

How educated are people in Long Lake, Minnesota?

About 45.9% 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 9.4% 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 243 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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