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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Red Lake

Minnesota · 1,031 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 $9,609. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 399 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,300. At a median age of 22.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 69% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 22.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,031
−28%vs 2000
vs 1,430 in 2000
1990 – 2024
203 / sq mi
−28%vs 2000
vs 282 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
22.5
+6%vs 2000
vs 21.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9551K1K2K2K1990201020202024Red Lake
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$9,609
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,224 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$4,374
−50%vs 2000
vs $8,787 in 2000
US average: $14,340
52.6%
+16.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 36.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$252
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $298 in 2000
US average: $450
63.6%
+9.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 53.8% in 2000
36.4% rent
3.9
+87%vs 2000
vs 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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic4.8%(50)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other95.2%(981)
Diversity Score12.2%(126)
12
−83%vs 2000
vs 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.3%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
58.5%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.7%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.8 min
−15%vs 2000
vs 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Red Lake, Minnesota?

Red Lake, Minnesota has about 1,031 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Red Lake, Minnesota earns about $9,609 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 $37,300, and the typical rent is about $252 a month.

How educated are people in Red Lake, Minnesota?

About 2.3% 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 52.6% of people in Red Lake, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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