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Medicine Lake

Minnesota · 371 residents · 0.173 sq mi
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Medicine Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $83,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $735,700. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 46% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
371
+1%since 2000
from 368 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,145 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 2,127 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.7
+16%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2873714565406241990201020202024Medicine Lake
2024596
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,750
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$69,842
+52%since 2000
from $45,942 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
56.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.570
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services14.4%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Information6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$735,700
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $301,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$909
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $569 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.6%
−28.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
31.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.4%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.8
+106%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(331)
Black4.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(5)
Asian1.9%(7)
Other1.5%(6)
Diversity Score21.6%(80)
Diversity Score
22
+102%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.3%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 44.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+78%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.3%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Medicine Lake, Minnesota?

Medicine Lake, Minnesota has about 371 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Medicine Lake, Minnesota earns about $83,750 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 $735,700, and the typical rent is about $909 a month.

How educated are people in Medicine Lake, Minnesota?

About 60.3% 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 1.7% of people in Medicine Lake, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Medicine Lake, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Medicine Lake, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 32 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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