Lake County, MN Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Lake County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,748 | 5,674,785 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3.6 | 65.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.25% | 0.66% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 48.5 | 36.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 5,030 | 2,271,841 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Lake County grew by 1.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 10,911 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Lake County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Lake County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,198 | $88,383 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.48% | 4.81% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% | 3.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Lake County is about 14% lower than in Minnesota.
Housing
| Metric | Lake County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $37,000 | $243,729 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,026 | $1,234 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 84.0% | 72.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Lake County is about 3.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,026 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Lake County spend about 38 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 158 hours, about 6.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Lake County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.9 | 20.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.8 | 41.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 158 | 172 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,885 | $5,323 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 10.9% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,980 | 7,066 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 319 | 854 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Minnesota:
Cook County (10.7 min), Pennington County (10.9 min), Brown County (10.9 min).
Slowest:
Chisago County (30.7 min), Wright County (30.3 min), Sherburne County (30.2 min).
The average commute time in Lake County is 19 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Minnesota.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Lake County has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Lake County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.3% | 35.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.12 | 2.44 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Minnesota:
Hennepin County (0.4), Olmsted County (0.4), Carver County (0.4).
Lowest:
Nobles County (0.2), Mahnomen County (0.2), Watonwan County (0.2).
Health
Lake County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Lake County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.7 | 80.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.7% | 13.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.7% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Minnesota:
Carver County (0.8), Washington County (0.8), Stevens County (0.8).
Lowest:
Mahnomen County (0.8), Clearwater County (0.8), Beltrami County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lake County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Lake County, Minnesota?
The population of Lake County, Minnesota is 10,748, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Lake County, Minnesota?
The population density of Lake County, Minnesota is 3.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Lake County, Minnesota?
The median household income in Lake County, Minnesota is $76,198, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Lake County, Minnesota?
The median home price in Lake County, Minnesota is $37,000, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake County, Minnesota?
The unemployment rate in Lake County, Minnesota is 2.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.