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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Red Lake County

Minnesota · 4,525 residents · 432.407 sq mi
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Red Lake County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,926. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $29,000. Households here earn about 36% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,525
+5%vs 2000
vs 4,299 in 2000
1990 – 2025
10 / sq mi
+5%vs 2000
vs 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.5
−12%vs 2000
vs 40.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Red Lake County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,926
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,052 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,963
−42%vs 2000
vs $15,372 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.1%
+4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$29,000
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$199
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $282 in 2000
US average: $450
78.8%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.1% in 2000
21.2% rent
1.5
−4%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(4,181)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(13)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(61)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(4,457)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(67)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other1.4%(63)
Diversity Score7.2%(325)
7
+406%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.3%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.3%
−14.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.4%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.6 min
+126%vs 2000
vs 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Red Lake County, Minnesota?

Red Lake County, Minnesota has about 4,525 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Red Lake County, Minnesota earns about $19,926 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Red Lake County, Minnesota expensive?

In Red Lake County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $29,000, and the typical rent is about $199 a month.

How educated are people in Red Lake County, Minnesota?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Red Lake County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Red Lake County, Minnesota?

About 15.1% of people in Red Lake County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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