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Red Lake

Minnesota · 1,481 residents · 5.076 sq mi
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Red Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,328. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $116,500. At a median age of 31.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 48% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,481
+4%since 2000
from 1,430 in 2000
1990 – 2024
292 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 282 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
31.6
+50%since 2000
from 21.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 19902024
9551K1K2K2K1990201020202024Red Lake
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,328
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,224 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$20,028
+128%since 2000
from $8,787 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
41.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 36.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.451
+30%since 2010
from 0.347 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.4%
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%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$116,500
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$378
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $298 in 2000
US average: $1,442
66.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 53.8% in 2000
33.7% rent
5.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
12.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
33.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.5
+21%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.7%(25)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score70.9%(1,014)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.3%(78)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other93.9%(1,391)
Diversity Score14.4%(213)
14
−80%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.0%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
4.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

5.9 min
−72%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
87.0%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
10.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
2.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
16.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.9%
−26.1 ptssince 2011
from 32.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
47.3%
−26.3 ptssince 2011
from 73.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
68.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
16.4%
−49.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

54.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
45.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
14.3%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
14.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2012
from 7.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
13.2%
−57.8 ptssince 2013
from 71.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
88.0%
+35.4 ptssince 2017
from 52.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
91.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2016
from 96.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Red Lake, Minnesota?

Red Lake, Minnesota has about 1,481 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Red Lake, Minnesota earns about $46,328 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Red Lake, Minnesota expensive?

In Red Lake, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $116,500, and the typical rent is about $378 a month.

How educated are people in Red Lake, Minnesota?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Red Lake, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Red Lake, Minnesota?

About 41.4% of people in Red Lake, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Red Lake, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Red Lake, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 450 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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

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