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Wood Lake

Minnesota · 439 residents · 0.754 sq mi
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Wood Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $60,000. Households here earn about 28% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
439
+1%since 2000
from 436 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
582 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 578 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
−2%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3383694014324641990201020202024Wood Lake
2024368
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,500
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,203 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,748
+23%since 2000
from $16,903 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$571
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.4%
−34.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
20.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+47%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(429)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.6%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(390)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.4%(59)
Diversity Score40.7%(179)
Diversity Score
41
+6915%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+55%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.7%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wood Lake, Minnesota?

Wood Lake, Minnesota has about 439 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wood Lake, Minnesota earns about $41,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wood Lake, Minnesota expensive?

In Wood Lake, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $60,000, and the typical rent is about $571 a month.

How educated are people in Wood Lake, Minnesota?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wood Lake, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wood Lake, Minnesota?

About 19.2% of people in Wood Lake, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wood Lake, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Wood Lake, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 45 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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