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Wolf Lake

Minnesota · 71 residents · 0.32 sq mi
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With 71 people, Wolf Lake is a city in Minnesota. The median age is 25.5, younger than the US median of 38.8. The population has more than doubled since 2000, adding 40 people. People stay put here: 58% were in the same home a year ago. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 11% of adults. That trails the Minnesota median by roughly 38%.

At a glance
Lower income
median household income $45,833, below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 25.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
60% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

71
+129%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2025
222 / sq mi
+129%since 2000
from 97 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
25.5
−7%since 2000
from 27.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Land area
0.32 sq mi
Population, 1990 – 2024
028578511419902000201020202024Wolf Lake
202473
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 525.4%(18)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.2%(3)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 142.8%(2)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197%(5)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.5%(6)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3418.3%(13)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449.9%(7)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 542.8%(2)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.7%(9)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 745.6%(4)
US avg: 10%
75 to 841.4%(1)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.4%(1)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$45,833
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$20,054
+48%since 2000
from $13,569 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
4.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade45.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction25%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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

$728
from $0 in 2000
US average: $1,124
60.0%
−22.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
40.0% rent
2.28 people
+21%since 2010
from 1.89 people in 2010
US average: 2.61
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(29)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(64)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Finnish82.9%(34)
Norwegian4.9%(2)
German2.4%(1)
Section 05

Education

11.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.7%
−23.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.0 min
+24%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
54.2%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
27.8%
+27.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
70.6%
−16.9 ptssince 2011
from 87.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
61.5%
US average: 73.3%
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

43.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
56.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
22.0%
+18.5 ptssince 2013
from 3.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
88.9%
US average: 91.9%
57.9%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married61.1%(11)
Married38.9%(7)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married59%(23)
Married20.5%(8)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced20.5%(8)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

22.0%
+18.5 ptssince 2013
from 3.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
39.0%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
2.4%
US average: 13.7%
2.4%
US average: 17.6%
51.2%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
41.5%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
53.7%
US average: 35.2%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wolf Lake, Minnesota?

Wolf Lake, Minnesota has about 71 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wolf Lake, Minnesota earns about $45,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wolf Lake, Minnesota expensive?

In Wolf Lake, Minnesota, the typical rent is about $728 a month.

How educated are people in Wolf Lake, Minnesota?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wolf Lake, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wolf Lake, Minnesota?

About 4.9% of people in Wolf Lake, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wolf Lake, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Wolf Lake, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 31 residents, a change of about 78 percent over that period.

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

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