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Mountain Lake

Minnesota · 2,104 residents · 1.631 sq mi
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Mountain Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,712. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $74,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.5% of residents. Households here earn about 31% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,104
+1%since 2000
from 2,082 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,290 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,277 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
−3%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Mountain Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,712
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,146 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,209
+39%since 2000
from $13,845 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,500
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$590
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.3%
−38.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+25%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(1,738)
Black0.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(120)
Asian6.8%(142)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.7%(638)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(1,625)
Black0.8%(16)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(225)
Asian10%(210)
Other3.9%(82)
Diversity Score51.4%(1,081)
Diversity Score
51
+68%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.7 min
+13%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
59.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
16.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.0%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mountain Lake, Minnesota?

Mountain Lake, Minnesota has about 2,104 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mountain Lake, Minnesota earns about $39,712 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mountain Lake, Minnesota expensive?

In Mountain Lake, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $74,500, and the typical rent is about $590 a month.

How educated are people in Mountain Lake, Minnesota?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Mountain Lake, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mountain Lake, Minnesota?

About 6.5% of people in Mountain Lake, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mountain Lake, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Mountain Lake, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 198 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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