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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

White Bear Lake

Minnesota · 24,325 residents · 8.045 sq mi
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White Bear Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,934. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $129,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
30% 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

24,325
−2%since 1990
from 24,799 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,024 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 3,083 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
+14%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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202424K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,934
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,062 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,338
+49%since 1990
from $16,355 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.4%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$129,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $87,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$717
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $538 in 1990
US average: $602
74.6%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 73.0% in 1990
25.4% rent
2.4
+9%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(24,244)
Black0.2%(60)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(101)
Asian1.1%(277)
Diversity Score6.5%(1,605)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(22,919)
Black1%(253)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(425)
Asian1.5%(373)
Diversity Score10.6%(2,588)
11
+64%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.2%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 28.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.7%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 90.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.8%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.7 min
−31%since 1990
from 19.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Bear Lake, Minnesota?

White Bear Lake, Minnesota has about 24,325 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in White Bear Lake, Minnesota?

The typical household in White Bear Lake, Minnesota earns about $52,934 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is White Bear Lake, Minnesota expensive?

In White Bear Lake, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $129,500, and the typical rent is about $717 a month.

How educated are people in White Bear Lake, Minnesota?

About 30.2% of adults age 25 and over in White Bear Lake, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in White Bear Lake, Minnesota?

About 4.4% of people in White Bear Lake, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has White Bear Lake, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, White Bear Lake, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 474 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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