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Medicine Lake

Minnesota · 1,342 residents (2025 est.) · 0.173 sq mi
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Medicine Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $183,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 2000. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,083,300. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
596
+62%since 2000
from 368 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,445 / sq mi
+62%since 2000
from 2,127 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.5
+9%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,342 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2873714565406241990201020202024Medicine Lake
2024596
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$183,750
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$107,750
+135%since 2000
from $45,942 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.8%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
−20%since 2010
from 0.570 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food14.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,083,300
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $301,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,150
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $569 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
18.8% rent
Vacancy rate
1.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.2%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
+38%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(346)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(5)
Asian2.4%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.7%(39)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(542)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(23)
Asian1%(6)
Other4.2%(25)
Diversity Score21.2%(126)
Diversity Score
21
+98%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.4%
+26.3 ptssince 2000
from 44.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.3%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+46%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% 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
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 81.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
47.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−49.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2012
from 3.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−95.0 ptssince 2013
from 97.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2017
from 94.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2016
from 95.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Medicine Lake, Minnesota?

Medicine Lake, Minnesota has about 596 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Medicine Lake, Minnesota earns about $183,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Medicine Lake, Minnesota expensive?

In Medicine Lake, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $1,083,300, and the typical rent is about $1,150 a month.

How educated are people in Medicine Lake, Minnesota?

About 70.4% of adults age 25 and over in Medicine Lake, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Medicine Lake, Minnesota?

About 2.7% of people in Medicine Lake, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Medicine Lake, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Medicine Lake, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 193 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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