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Lake County

Minnesota · 10,746 residents (2025 est.) · 2,109.108 sq mi
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Lake County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,541. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $241,300. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,879
−2%since 2000
from 11,058 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
+1%since 2009
from 5 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
49.4
+15%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:10,746 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K11K11K1990201020202024Lake County
202411K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.4%(480)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.3%(579)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.7%(622)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.5%(489)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.6%(502)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.1%(987)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.7%(1,268)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.7%(1,168)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.1%(1,747)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7416.3%(1,778)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.3%(792)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.3%(467)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,541
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,402 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,362
+109%since 2000
from $19,761 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.3%
+26.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+1%since 2010
from 0.397 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$241,300
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,093
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
16.5% rent
Vacancy rate
33.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+2%since 2009
from 3.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
62
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lake County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(10,803)
Black0.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(63)
Asian0.2%(18)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(10,262)
Black0.2%(26)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(164)
Asian0.5%(54)
Other3.4%(373)
Diversity Score
14
+28%since 2009
from 11 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
21
+19%since 2020
from 18 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.8%(88)
Peruvian0.2%(20)
Puerto Rican0.2%(19)
Spaniard0.1%(11)
Salvadoran0.1%(7)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.3%(32)
Korean0.1%(13)
Filipino0.1%(6)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German26.7%(2,903)
Norwegian15.3%(1,663)
Swedish10.8%(1,177)
Irish9.6%(1,040)
English8.9%(971)
Finnish7.6%(826)
American4.7%(513)
Polish3.5%(380)
Italian2.5%(269)
French2.5%(267)
Czech2.2%(241)
Scottish1.6%(178)
+ 26 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch1.3%(141)
Danish0.8%(90)
Slovene0.8%(84)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(75)
Ukrainian0.4%(42)
Russian0.3%(36)
Welsh0.3%(34)
Austrian0.3%(30)
Bulgarian0.2%(18)
Croatian0.2%(17)
Canadian0.1%(16)
British0.1%(15)
Swiss0.1%(13)
Arab0.1%(10)
Lebanese0.1%(10)
Serbian0.1%(10)
Belgian0.1%(9)
Hungarian0.1%(8)
Lithuanian0.1%(7)
Slovak0.1%(7)
Greek0.1%(6)
Somali0%(4)
Latvian0%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Swedish population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+56%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.7%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2012
from 13.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−88.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2017
from 74.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.3%(1,193)
Married58.5%(2,761)
Widowed3.3%(154)
Divorced12.9%(610)
Women 15+
Never married20.6%(921)
Married56.7%(2,541)
Widowed10.8%(482)
Divorced12%(536)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake County, Minnesota?

Lake County, Minnesota has about 10,879 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake County, Minnesota earns about $75,541 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake County, Minnesota expensive?

In Lake County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $241,300, and the typical rent is about $1,093 a month.

How educated are people in Lake County, Minnesota?

About 26.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lake County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake County, Minnesota?

About 8.6% of people in Lake County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake County, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake County, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 464 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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