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Lutsen

Minnesota · 222 residents · 10.576 sq mi
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Lutsen has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,944. Population has declined 5% since 2023. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $376,700. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
222
−5%since 2023
from 234 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
21 / sq mi
−5%since 2023
from 22 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
52.1
Unchangedsince 2023
from 52.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
121223325427529201020202024Lutsen
2024222
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,944
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $78,750 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,374
+3%since 2023
from $51,915 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
+5%since 2023
from 0.355 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$376,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $347,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,010
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,013 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 86.2% in 2023
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
59.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 56.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 44.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 57.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+11%since 2023
from 4.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
78
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97%(227)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(7)
Diversity Score7.3%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(214)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(8)
Diversity Score8.7%(19)
Diversity Score
9
+20%since 2023
from 7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 64.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 28.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.2 min
+5%since 2023
from 10.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 74.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 70.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 61.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 44.4% in 2023
Female
54.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 55.6% in 2023
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 84.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lutsen, Minnesota?

Lutsen, Minnesota has about 222 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lutsen, Minnesota?

The typical household in Lutsen, Minnesota earns about $76,944 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lutsen, Minnesota expensive?

In Lutsen, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $376,700, and the typical rent is about $1,010 a month.

How educated are people in Lutsen, Minnesota?

About 62.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lutsen, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lutsen, Minnesota?

About 7.7% of people in Lutsen, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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