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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lonsdale

Minnesota · 1,491 residents · 2.609 sq mi
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Lonsdale is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,054. Population has grown 19% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $114,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,491
+19%since 1990
from 1,252 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
32.1
+9%since 1990
from 29.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8882K3K4K5K1990201020202024Lonsdale
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 58.9%(132)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.8%(116)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.6%(98)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.8%(117)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.8%(101)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3416.3%(243)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4417%(254)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5410.1%(150)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 646.5%(97)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 745.2%(77)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 845.2%(78)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.9%(28)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,054
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,028 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,368
+94%since 1990
from $10,524 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.1%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,800
+53%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$413
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $325 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
86.4%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 87.9% in 1990
13.6% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lonsdale on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(1,248)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,469)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.5%(124)
Asian origin
Chinese1.1%(55)
Ancestry
German29.8%(1,460)
Norwegian14.4%(707)
Irish11%(541)
Czech10%(489)
English8.7%(426)
American4.9%(239)
Polish4.4%(217)
Swedish4%(195)
Italian3.5%(173)
Finnish2.4%(119)
French2.3%(114)
Russian1.5%(74)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish0.9%(44)
Dutch0.7%(34)
Danish0.5%(26)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(16)
Portuguese0.2%(12)
Swiss0.2%(11)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest Czech population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.1%
+12.7 ptssince 1990
from 73.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
−23%since 1990
from 26.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.9%(184)
Married60.1%(347)
Widowed1.9%(11)
Divorced6.1%(35)
Women 15+
Never married19.8%(115)
Married61.6%(357)
Widowed9.8%(57)
Divorced8.8%(51)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lonsdale, Minnesota?

Lonsdale, Minnesota has about 1,491 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lonsdale, Minnesota?

The typical household in Lonsdale, Minnesota earns about $50,054 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lonsdale, Minnesota expensive?

In Lonsdale, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $114,800, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in Lonsdale, Minnesota?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lonsdale, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lonsdale, Minnesota?

About 6.1% of people in Lonsdale, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lonsdale, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Lonsdale, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 239 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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