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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lake of the Woods County

Minnesota · 4,522 residents · 1,297.653 sq mi
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Lake of the Woods County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,861. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $62,700. With a median age of 41.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% 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

4,522
+11%since 1990
from 4,076 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 3 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.6
+17%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Lake of the Woods County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,861
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,383 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,976
+60%since 1990
from $10,623 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.8%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$62,700
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$338
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $244 in 1990
US average: $602
85.3%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 84.5% in 1990
14.7% rent
1.9
+16%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(4,047)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(20)
Asian0.1%(6)
Diversity Score3%(121)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(4,373)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(29)
Asian0.2%(11)
Diversity Score2.9%(132)
3
−2%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.2%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.6%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 75.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
−48%since 1990
from 25.0 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 Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota?

Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota has about 4,522 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota earns about $32,861 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota expensive?

In Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $62,700, and the typical rent is about $338 a month.

How educated are people in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota?

About 9.8% of people in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 446 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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