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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lake County

Minnesota · 11,058 residents · 2,109.108 sq mi
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Lake County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,402. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $75,600. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,058
+6%since 1990
from 10,415 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 5 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.9
+10%since 1990
from 39.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K11K11K11K11K1990201020202024Lake County
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,402
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,478 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,761
+73%since 1990
from $11,415 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.4%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$75,600
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$435
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $271 in 1990
US average: $602
84.0%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 82.9% in 1990
16.0% rent
1.9
+10%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(10,315)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(33)
Asian0.2%(24)
Diversity Score3.2%(329)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(10,803)
Black0.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(63)
Asian0.2%(18)
Diversity Score2.1%(232)
2
−34%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.5%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.4%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 80.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.3%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.9 min
−22%since 1990
from 20.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake County, Minnesota?

Lake County, Minnesota has about 11,058 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lake County, Minnesota earns about $40,402 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 $75,600, and the typical rent is about $435 a month.

How educated are people in Lake County, Minnesota?

About 19.5% 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 7.4% 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 643 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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