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Red Lake

Minnesota · 1,430 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 $23,224. Population has grown 39% since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $48,200. At a median age of 21.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 51% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 21.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,430
+39%since 1990
from 1,031 in 1990
1990 – 2024
282 / sq mi
+39%since 1990
from 203 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
21.1
−6%since 1990
from 22.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9551K1K2K2K1990201020202024Red Lake
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,224
+83%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $9,609 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$8,787
+101%since 1990
from $4,374 in 1990
US average: $21,522
36.4%
−16.2 ptssince 1990
from 52.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,200
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$298
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $252 in 1990
US average: $602
53.8%
−9.8 ptssince 1990
from 63.6% in 1990
46.3% rent
2.1
−47%since 1990
from 3.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic4.8%(50)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score12.2%(126)
2000
White, non-Hispanic1.7%(25)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score70.9%(1,014)
71
+482%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.6%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.8%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 58.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.0 min
+18%since 1990
from 17.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Red Lake, Minnesota?

Red Lake, Minnesota has about 1,430 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Red Lake, Minnesota earns about $23,224 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 $48,200, and the typical rent is about $298 a month.

How educated are people in Red Lake, Minnesota?

About 4.6% 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 36.4% 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 399 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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

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