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West Roy Lake

Minnesota · 56 residents · 1.614 sq mi
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Population has grown 33% since 2019. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
73% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
56
+33%since 2019
from 42 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
35 / sq mi
+33%since 2019
from 26 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
34.5
−4%since 2019
from 35.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
121416181201020202024West Roy Lake
202430
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$15,439
−12%since 2019
from $17,581 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
−14.1 ptssince 2019
from 30.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade33.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction22.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
72.7%
−11.9 ptssince 2019
from 84.6% in 2019
27.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic11.9%(5)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other88.1%(37)
Diversity Score26.2%(11)
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.4%(3)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other84.2%(47)
Diversity Score14.1%(8)
Diversity Score
14
−46%since 2019
from 26 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 25.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2019
from 92.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
66.7%
+20.0 ptssince 2019
from 46.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 15.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−21.1 ptssince 2019
from 21.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.1%
−24.2 ptssince 2019
from 63.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 38.1% in 2019
Female
60.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 61.9% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
28.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2019
from 21.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Roy Lake, Minnesota?

West Roy Lake, Minnesota has about 56 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in West Roy Lake, Minnesota?

About 30.4% 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 5.3% of people in West Roy Lake, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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