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Mountain Lake

Minnesota · 1,999 residents · 1.631 sq mi
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Mountain Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,129. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $82,300. Households here earn about 45% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,999
−4%since 2000
from 2,082 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,226 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,277 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
−1%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Mountain Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,129
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,146 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,430
+48%since 2000
from $13,845 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.8%
US avg: 10%
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,300
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$559
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
27.6% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+36%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(1,372)
Black0.9%(17)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(281)
Asian12.2%(243)
Other4.4%(88)
Diversity Score61.7%(1,233)
Diversity Score
62
+101%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
+25%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.9%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.3%
−47.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
11.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mountain Lake, Minnesota?

Mountain Lake, Minnesota has about 1,999 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mountain Lake, Minnesota earns about $40,129 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 $82,300, and the typical rent is about $559 a month.

How educated are people in Mountain Lake, Minnesota?

About 14.3% 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 17.5% 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 93 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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