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West Roy Lake

Minnesota · 30 residents · 1.614 sq mi
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Population has fallen 29% since 2023, a loss of 12 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30
−29%since 2023
from 42 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
19 / sq mi
−29%since 2023
from 26 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
33.5
+14%since 2023
from 29.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
121416181201020202024West Roy Lake
202430
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$26,667
+45%since 2023
from $18,352 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
−23.8 ptssince 2023
from 54.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
+16%since 2023
from 0.329 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade62.5%
US avg: 6.9%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,800
US average: $376,019
2011 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
−22.0 ptssince 2023
from 35.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic4.8%(2)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other95.2%(40)
Diversity Score11.3%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(30)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2023
from 11 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2023
from 20.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
87.5%
+37.5 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
−37.5 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
23.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2023
from 24.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
37.5%
+37.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2023
from 38.1% in 2023
Female
50.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2023
from 61.9% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Roy Lake, Minnesota?

West Roy Lake, Minnesota has about 30 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is West Roy Lake, Minnesota expensive?

In West Roy Lake, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $120,800.

How educated are people in West Roy Lake, Minnesota?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in West Roy Lake, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Roy Lake, Minnesota?

About 10.0% of people in West Roy Lake, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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